Environmental Management at Murdoch University

Murdoch University has a historical connection to promoting sound environmental practices through its academic programs in Biology, Environmental Science & Sustainability Technology & Policy. The campus grounds at the South Street campus reflect this connection with its native landscaping theme and remnant native vegetation.

Agreements

Murdoch University expanded its environmental initiatives when it became signatory to the Universities of Australia Ecologically Sustainable Development Charter in 1999, to the WA Cleaner Production Statement Memorandum of Understanding in 2001 and to the Australian Greenhouse Office's Greenhouse Challenge in 2002.

Sustainable Universities Charter
WA Cleaner Production Statement

Environmental Committee

The Murdoch University Senate Environmental Committee has the responsibility of progressing the environmental component of its sustainable initiatives. The committee meets on a monthly basis and offers strategic environmental management advice to the university, supported by the University's Environmental Coordinator (based in the Office of Commercial Services).

The Senate Environmental Committee benchmark the University’s environmental initiatives and its progress towards a more sustainable campus against other Universities across Australia and report it’s finding to the University Senate annually.

Environmental initiatives are being developed and implemented through an Environmental Management System (EMS) and associated programs across all key environmental sectors. The foundation of the Environmental Management System is Murdoch University’s Environmental Policies.

Committee Members and Working Groups

Senate Environment Committee Members 2003

Minutes 2004 (.doc)

• March 2004
• February 2004

Minutes 2003 (.doc)

• November 2003
• October 2003
• August 2003
• July 2003
• May 2003
• April 2003
• February 2003

Reports

• Environment Report 2003

Environmental Policies

• Principle Environmental Policy
• Biodiversity Policy
• Energy Policy
• Environmental Building Policy
• Resource Recovery Policy
• Water Conservation Policy
• Water Sensitive Design Policy

Environmental Programs

Biodiversity

• Biodiversity Management Plan Brief
• Draft Landscape List

Energy Conservation

• Greenhouse Challenge Profile
  • http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/challenge/index.html
• Cooperative Agreement Australian Greenhouse Office
• Letter of Intent - Greenhouse

Resource Recovery (Waste)

• Resource Recovery Strategy
• Resource Action Table

Water

• Integrated Water Project Brief

Environmental Awards

2002 WA Environmental Award - Eco-Building Category

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