Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Biculturalism
• Community Involvement
• Sustainability
• Diversity and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Strong community feel and opportunities to make friends. High focus on support for all aspects of study life.
• Culturally diverse community with over 100 nationalities.
• Students have earned an international reputation for their community involvement.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Sustainable Products & Innovation

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Awards & Recognition

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Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• No Poverty
• Zero Hunger
• Good Health and Well-being
• Quality Education
• Gender Equality
• Clean Water and Sanitation
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Reduced Inequalities
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Climate Action
• Life Below Water
• Life on Land
• Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
• Partnerships for the Goals

Environmental Achievements

• Increased green areas on campus threefold since establishment.
• 34% of energy produced using solar energy, aiming for 70% by 2030.
• 58% of campus buildings transformed into smart buildings with energy-efficient appliances.
• Planting campaigns on and off campus to mitigate desertification.
• Established a Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Released 100,000 fish into Shatt Al-Hilla River.

Social Achievements

• Tuition fee discounts (up to 100%) for 8059 low-income students (2021-2022).
• Donations of essentials to over 500 families.
• Free dental services provided to hundreds of patients daily.
• Extensive awareness campaigns on various health issues.
• Rehabilitation of primary schools.
• Book donation campaign.
• Support for orphans and elderly.
• Support for small businesses.
• Annual career fair resulting in 75 job opportunities and internships.
• Training workshops for fresh graduates.
• First International Fair for Girls in ICT Day.
• Celebration of International Women's Day.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented anti-corruption policy.
• Election of student representatives.
• Training course on data protection and ICT law.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts in Iraq (soaring temperatures, water scarcity).
• Poverty and inequality in Babylon province.
• Need for sustainable infrastructure development.
• Water scarcity and pollution.

Mitigation Strategies

• Anti-climate change policy (45% lower carbon emissions by 2030, net-zero by 2050).
• Sustainable agricultural projects.
• Water conservation policy and practices.
• Clean energy initiatives (solar energy, smart buildings).
• Support for low-income students and families.
• Small business support programs.
• Research on sustainable construction materials.
• Waste management and recycling programs.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Soaring temperatures
• Water scarcity
• Dust storms

Opportunities

• Development and implementation of clean energy solutions.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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The report details initiatives aligned with all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Orthosis for diabetic patients
• Smart blind stick
• Lightweight concrete using waste materials

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Net Zero Emissions
• Protecting Country
• Gender Equality
• Inclusivity
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Community Engagement
• Research and Innovation

Environmental Achievements

• 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to 2019 (first year of Net Zero Plan)
• Renewable energy use reached almost 50% of total energy usage in 2022
• Installation of solar panels generating 4,648 KWh of solar energy, reducing CO2e by over 1,660 tonnes annually
• New City Tower achieved a five-star green rating with 90% of construction waste recycled
• Planting of over 5,000 native trees at Werribee Campus
• Implementation of a new stormwater harvesting system at Werribee Campus

Social Achievements

• Awarded 2022 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation
• Launch of Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025
• Awarded Silver in the 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards
• Establishment of a Disability Employee Network
• VU Polytechnic TAFE division awarded Inclusive Training Provider of the Year
• Partnerships with Aspect, Orygen, and Lifeline for community services on campus
• Various community engagement initiatives including tax clinics, scholarships, and skills programs

Governance Achievements

• Development of a new Sustainability Policy
• Implementation of a new Anti-Racism Policy
• Major Alliance Framework to align major partnerships with strategic plan
• Research and Impact Plan 2023-2028 released

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Low physical activity levels in children and adolescents
• Addressing health inequalities in Melbourne's west
• Water security challenges in the Werribee River catchment
• Waste management issues, particularly plastic waste
• Need for sustainable packaging solutions
• PFAS contamination

Mitigation Strategies

• Research on violence in children's sport to inform policy and programs
• Research on improving physical health care for people with serious mental illness
• Research on next-generation water management in the Werribee River catchment
• Research on sustainable packaging solutions using bio-based materials
• Research on removing toxic PFAS contamination
• Various initiatives to promote healthy and active living, including community programs and partnerships

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Engaging Orana, an Indigenous company, as relocation contractor for City Tower
• Campus retail plan to be plastic-free by Jan 2025
• Reducing e-waste

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Seaweed-based polymers for plastics
• Bio-based food packaging

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation
• Silver in the 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards
• VU Polytechnic TAFE division awarded Inclusive Training Provider of the Year