Social responsibility

A curated suite of resources, inspiration and ideas to help promote social responsibility.

You can use these resources to plan your responses to the following Pulse Survey questions:

  • My organisational unit demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility
  • UQ demonstrates a commitment to sustainable practices.

How to guides

Sustainability tips

Tips on what you can do to be more sustainable at UQ.

Sustainable purchasing guidelines

As set out in the University's Purchasing Policy, UQ's procurement planning process requires including sustainability considerations in all purchasing decisions.

A guide to going paperless in the workplace

Green Labs Best Practice Guide.

Other helpful resources

The Queensland Commitment

Our goal is to break down all personal, financial and geographical barriers facing Queensland students aspiring to study at UQ by 2032.

Sustainability at UQ

Information and resources to improve the environmental performance of UQ's campuses and operations

Sustainability training and development

Sustainability training for staff and students.

Sustainable catering and events

Information regarding sustainable event management, how to order bins and a mobile vendor guide.

Waste guide

Information on what goes in each bin.