Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) Limited

Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) Limited is a unique, independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and advancing sustainability across tertiary education campuses in Australasia. Established over two decades ago, ACTS has grown from a small network of passionate individuals into a respected member-led organisation representing the majority of universities and other educational institutions in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. ACTS fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and leadership to address complex social, economic, and environmental challenges, aiming to create a fair, just, and equitable future.

Mission and Vision

ACTS’ mission is to engage, empower, and exemplify organisations working towards sustainability, enabling campuses to lead transformative change. Its vision is a sustainable future where educational institutions play a pivotal role in creating a world that is fair, just, and equitable for all.

Main Objectives

• To build and strengthen a dynamic network of sustainability leaders, educators, practitioners, and students across Australasia.
• To facilitate cross-sector collaboration and capacity building for impactful sustainability initiatives.
• To provide resources, tools, and programs that support sustainability integration in campus operations, teaching, research, and engagement.
• To recognise and reward sustainability excellence through awards and certifications.
• To support climate action and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the tertiary education sector.

Benefiting Groups

• Universities, TAFE, polytechnic institutes, and other tertiary education providers in Australasia and the Pacific.
• Sustainability professionals, educators, researchers, and students within these institutions.
• Communities connected to campuses, including staff, industry partners, and local populations.
• Organisations seeking to collaborate on sustainability initiatives and knowledge exchange.

Services and Activities

• Member Network: Connecting members to share practical solutions and collaborate on sustainability challenges.
• ACTS Conference: An annual event bringing together sustainability champions to inspire and share transformative actions.
• Green Gown Awards Australasia: Recognising outstanding sustainability achievements in the tertiary sector.
• Climate Action Support: Facilitating climate leadership through scenario planning, communities of practice, and governance support.
• Training and Accreditation: Offering Carbon Literacy training, Green Impact programs, Sustainable Events Certification, and lab sustainability accreditations.
• Resource Sharing: Providing access to tools like the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) and a Sustainable Solutions Directory.
• Community Engagement: Hosting webinars, roundtables, and campaigns such as Green Campus Week and ACTS of Connection to build awareness and participation.