Data tables on this page are referenced throughout this report website.
PRIORITY AREA 1
Climate leadership
Greenhouse gas emissions by category 2022
| Category | Direct scope 1 emissions (tCO₂-e) | Indirect scope 2 emissions (tCO₂-e) | Indirect scope 3 emissions (tCO₂-e) | 2022 total emissions (tCO₂-e) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stationary fuels (gas, LPG) |
15,098 |
- |
1,202 |
16,300 |
|
Synthetic greenhouse gases (refrigerants) |
1,501 |
- |
- |
1,501 |
|
Transport fuels (fleet vehicles) |
253 |
- |
63 |
315 |
|
Electricity |
- |
34,444 |
4,559 |
39,003 |
|
Professional services |
- |
- |
40,413 |
40,413 |
|
Construction and repair services |
- |
- |
39,293 |
39,293 |
|
Products, materials and equipment |
- |
- |
22,839 |
22,839 |
|
Business air travel (flights) |
- |
- |
15,581 |
15,581 |
|
ICT services |
- |
- |
11,339 |
11,339 |
|
Office supplies and services |
- |
- |
8,159 |
8,159 |
|
Employees (commuting, work from home, etc.) |
- |
- |
7,345 |
7,345 |
|
Advertising and marketing Services |
- |
- |
5,826 |
5,826 |
|
ICT equipment |
- |
- |
3,594 |
3,594 |
|
Food and beverage |
- |
- |
2,597 |
2,597 |
|
Business travel (other) |
- |
- |
2,272 |
2,272 |
|
Postage, courier and logistics |
- |
- |
1,087 |
1,087 |
|
Waste |
- |
- |
1,077 |
1,077 |
|
Water and wastewater |
- |
- |
946 |
946 |
|
Gross Total Emissions |
16,852 |
34,444 |
168,192 |
219,488 |
|
Carbon offsets for electricity |
-39,003 |
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|
Carbon offsets for flights |
-15,581 |
|||
|
Net Total Emissions |
164,904 |
|||
|
Carbon offsets for fleet emissions (GreenFleet: not Climate Active compliant, FY21/22) |
-754 |
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Greenhouse gas emissions by scope
| Description | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,197 | 14,743 | 17,530 | 13,111 | 16,442 | 16,852 |
| Scope 2 | 118,517 | 119,113 | 114,987 | 89,990 | 74,948 | 34,444 |
| Scope 3 | 66,336 | 74,118 | 79,257 | 37,770 | 30,900 | 53,742 |
| Scope 3 (2022 new categories) | - | - | - | - | - | 114,450 |
| Gross total | 200,050 | 207,975 | 211,774 | 140,871 | 122,290 | 219,488 |
| Carbon offsets | - | -15,748 | -1,710 | -3,136 | -84,778 | -54,584 |
Greenhouse gas emissions by FTE, EFTSL, and Gross floor area
| Description | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net emissions /m2 GFA | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Net emissions /FTE | 23.43 | 21.40 | 22.39 | 14.99 | 3.97 | 16.81 |
| Net emissions /EFTSL | 3.98 | 3.64 | 3.84 | 2.64 | 0.69 | 3.13 |
| Net emissions /(FTE + EFTSL) | 3.40 | 3.11 | 3.28 | 2.25 | 0.59 | 2.64 |
| Gross emissions /m2 GFA | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.21 |
| Gross emissions /FTE | 23.43 | 23.15 | 22.58 | 15.33 | 12.94 | 22.38 |
| Gross emissions /EFTSL | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Gross emissions /(FTE + EFTSL) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Purchased carbon offsets and allocation
Note:
ACCU = Australian Carbon Credit Unit
ABU + Gold Standard = Australian Biodiversity Unit (when stapled with a carbon unit)
Verra/VCS = Verified Carbon Standard
| Description | Type/Standard | Project | Location | Offsetting electricity | Offsetting flights | Offsetting fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Victorian biogas to energy projects (various projects) |
ACCU |
Various projects |
Victoria |
19,683 |
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|
Hydropower Indonesia |
Verra/VCS |
Musi run-of-river hydropower project |
Indonesia |
12,395 |
||
|
Biomass Power Generation |
Verra/VCS |
Liucheng Biomass Power Generation Project |
China |
2,975 |
||
|
Eco Australia - Australian forest conservation units & Chinese hydropower units |
ABU + Gold Standard |
Mount Sandy Conservation Project & Hexhou Micro Hydro |
South Australia (ABU) & China (GS) |
2,479 |
||
|
Wollert Landfill Gas Project |
ACCU |
Wollert Landfill Gas Project to capture and convert landfill gas to electricity |
Victoria |
991 |
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|
Nullawarra Station #2 Native Forest Protection Project |
ACCU |
Nullawarra Staion #2 Project |
NSW |
317 |
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|
CECIC HKE Zhangbei Lynaobao Wind Power Project |
Verra/VCS |
CECIC HKE Zhangbei Lynaobao Wind Power Project |
China |
163 |
15,581 |
|
|
Greenfleet (FY 21/22) |
754 |
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|
TOTAL |
39,003 |
15,581 |
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Energy consumption by source
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total on-campus solar (GJ) |
2,620 |
8,599 |
9,563 |
9,382 |
11,279 |
11,585 |
|
Total grid electricity (GJ) |
395,057 |
400,754 |
431,905 |
346,104 |
373,154 |
402,181 |
|
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (GJ) |
2,700 |
2778.8 |
2,524 |
514 |
1,787 |
1,967 |
|
Natural gas (GJ) |
273,260 |
274,135 |
290,667 |
230,615 |
277,466 |
290,679 |
|
Energy intensity (GJ/m2 GFA) |
0.759 |
0.758 |
0.778 |
0.572 |
0.567 |
0.688 |
Staff commuting CO₂ emissions and distance by transport mode 2019 and 2022
| Transport type | CY2019 km commuted | CY2022 km commuted |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 22,280,387 | 9,356,416 |
| Cycle | 4,202,454 | 2,726,351 |
| Tram | 3,700,385 | 1,667,784 |
| Car | 3,047,118 | 14,720,255 |
| Bus | 1,866,660 | 592,377 |
| Walk/Run | 1,922,800 | 1,447,568 |
| Motorcycle/Scooter | 404,022 | 279,587 |
| Ferry | 791 | 38,425 |
| Taxi/Rideshare | - | 139,263 |
| Grand Total | 37,424,617 | 30,968,025 |
| Transport type | CY2019 commuting emissions (tCO₂-e) | CY2022 commuting emissions (tCO₂-e) |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 445.61 | 415.52 |
| Cycle | 0 | 0 |
| Tram | 444.05 | 60.14 |
| Car | 318.06 | 3134.54 |
| Bus | 223.99 | 75.36 |
| Walk/Run | 0 | 0 |
| Motorcycle/Scooter | 36.36 | 40.51 |
| Ferry | 0.24 | 0.88 |
| Taxi/Rideshare | 0 | 22.32 |
| Grand Total | 1468.31 | 3749.27 |
PRIORITY AREA 5
Discovery
SciVal SDG Mapping
| SDG Name | Citation Count | |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 3,261 | 0.8% |
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | 12,838 | 3.2% |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 239,296 | 58.8% |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 7,126 | 1.8% |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | 9,071 | 2.2% |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 10,027 | 2.5% |
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | 14,404 | 3.5% |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 10,558 | 2.6% |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | 13,244 | 3.3% |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequality | 11,482 | 2.8% |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 15,675 | 3.9% |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 7,799 | 1.9% |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 20,151 | 5.0% |
| SDG 14: Life Below Water | 5,835 | 1.4% |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 11,773 | 2.9% |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | 14,270 | 3.5% |
| Total citations | 406,810 | |
PRIORITY AREA 9
Healthy ecosystems
Tree Canopy Cover Parkville Campus 2018-2022
Notes:
Net Gain 10,505m²
Net Loss -3,837m²
Net Change +6,668m²
Baseline year (earliest date date)
Baseline tree canopy cover (% of total campus area)
Net loss/gain (in 2022, relative to baseline year)
| CAMPUS | Baseline year | Baseline tree canopy cover | Net loss/gain |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Parkville |
2018 |
20% |
+2% |
|
Southbank |
2018 |
14% |
+2% |
|
Burnley |
2019 |
31% |
+4% |
|
Werribee |
2018 |
17% |
+2% |
|
Creswick |
2010 |
45% |
+5% |
|
Dookie |
2010 |
12% |
+2% |
|
Shepparton |
2019 |
14% |
+3% |
PRIORITY AREA 10
Healthy water cycles
Total water use from 2017 to 2022
| Description | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal potable water usage (ML) | 485 | 478 | 445 | 317 | 263 | 373 |
| Municipal recycled water usage (ML) | 17.0 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 6.1 | 9.3 | 11.6 |
| Municipal water usage intensity (ML/m²GFA) | 0.545 | 0.526 | 0.469 | 0.309 | 0.225 | 0.363 |
PRIORITY AREA 11
Just and circular economy
Total waste from 2017 to 2022
| Description | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total waste to landfill (tonnes) (excl. demolition and construction waste) | 1589 | 1699 | 1929 | 804 | 906 | 781 |
| Total waste recycled (tonnes) | 1030 | 842 | 916 | 593 | 574 | 617 |
| Waste to landfill intensity (kg per person) | 26.3 | 27.5 | 29.2 | 13.1 | 12.9 | 11.8 |
Fishermans Bend remediation and demolition waste 2022
| Destination | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other recycling (e.g. steel) | 211.08 t | 1% |
| Recycling - Concrete | 14,703.65 t | 56% |
| Landfill | 3,547 t | 13% |
| Liquid waste | 429 t | 2% |
| Treated and reused on site | 7,290 t | 28% |
Social procurement expenditure 2022
| Social procurement type | Spend | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Social enterprise | $2,460,000 | 67% |
| Indigenous | $1,160,000 | 32% |
| Disability | $40,000 | 1% |
PRIORITY AREA 12
Responsible investments
Estimated carbon emissions and carbon intensity of the university’s equity investments
Notes:
The emissions data is limited to what is reported by the underlying companies and what is estimated by JANA’s data provider, Sustainalytics and covers Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions only.
The benchmark for the Australian Equities asset class is the S&P/ASX 300 Index and the MSCI All Country World Index for the International Equities asset class. The benchmark carbon emissions from investments figures assume you have invested the equivalent $ amount in the index.
Carbon emissions are in metric tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). • ‘Mil tCO₂e’ refers to million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
| Equities investments as at 31 Dec 2022 | UoM carbon emissions from investments | Benchmark carbon emissions from investments | UoM weighted carbon intensity | Benchmark weighted carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Measurement units |
tCO₂-e |
tCO₂-e |
tCO₂-e / US$m invested |
tCO₂-e / US$m invested |
|
Australian Equities |
77,502 |
62,322 |
83.6 |
67.2 |
|
International Equities |
18,146 |
46,744 |
17.4 |
44.9 |
|
Total (Australian and International Equities) |
95,649 |
109,066 |
48.6 |
55.4 |
Top 20 holdings by value as at
31 December 2022
| Stock Name | Sector | % of total equities portfolio (based on $ invested) |
|---|---|---|
|
BHP Group Ltd |
Materials |
4.4% |
|
CSL Limited |
Health Care |
3.3% |
|
Commonwealth Bank of Australia |
Financials |
2.7% |
|
National Australia Bank Limited |
Financials |
2.1% |
|
Microsoft Corporation |
Communication Services |
1.5% |
|
Santos Limited |
Energy |
1.4% |
|
Macquarie Group, Ltd. |
Financials |
1.4% |
|
HDFC Bank Limited |
Financials |
1.3% |
|
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd TEMP |
Financials |
1.2% |
|
Telstra Group Limited |
Communication Services |
1.1% |
|
Absa Group Limited |
Financials |
1.1% |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. |
Health Care |
1.1% |
|
QBE Insurance Group Limited |
Financials |
1.0% |
|
Woolworths Group Ltd |
Consumer Staples |
1.0% |
|
Novo Nordisk A/S Class B |
Health Care |
1.0% |
|
Newcrest Mining Limited |
Materials |
1.0% |
|
Westpac Banking Corporation |
Financials |
0.8% |
|
Alphabet Inc. Class C |
Communication Services |
0.8% |
|
Ramsay Health Care Limited |
Health Care |
0.8% |
|
Qantas Airways Limited |
Industrials |
0.8% |
|
Top 20 |
29.7% |
|
Sector exposures and estimated carbon emissions
Notes:
Sectors are as categorised by the ASX
| Sector | % of total equities portfolio ($ invested) | Estimated UoM carbon exposure (tCO₂-e) |
|---|---|---|
|
Financials |
20.4% |
186 |
|
Health Care |
14.3% |
1,034 |
|
Materials |
13.8% |
48,617 |
|
Information Technology |
12.3% |
936 |
|
Consumer Discretionary |
9.1% |
1,669 |
|
Industrials |
8.7% |
6,587 |
|
Consumer Staples |
6.5% |
2,726 |
|
Communication Services |
6.3% |
872 |
|
Energy |
4.0% |
17,031 |
|
Real Estate |
2.5% |
627 |
|
Utilities |
1.6% |
15,368 |