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Think Green

Read about our RMIT students and staff who are committed to sustainability.

RMIT has GreenPower

In 2008, RMIT bought 15 per cent of its electricity needs as GreenPower through Country Victoria and made a commitment to increase this to 20 per cent in 2009 and 2010.

Think green at RMIT

RMIT University is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and providing a safe and “green” university for students and staff.

RMIT is fostering a “think green” culture within the University community and beyond and encourages staff, students and the general public to make changes in their day-to-day lives, both at work and at home, to minimise their impact on the environment.

Data and targets

Total RMIT 2008-09 greenhouse gas emissions 75,394 t-CO2*
ATN greenhouse gas reduction target of 25% by 2020, based on 2007 levels
We need to save approximately 175kg CO2-e per student to reach the 2020 target.

*Excluding 20% green power purchase

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