The leading sustainability network for tertiary education in Australasia

ACTS supports universities, TAFEs, polytechnics and education partners to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future through collaboration, benchmarking and sector-leading programs.

The leading sustainability network for tertiary education in Australasia

ACTS supports universities, TAFEs, polytechnics and education partners to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future through collaboration, benchmarking and sector-leading programs.

Over 20 years advancing sustainability leadership

Members across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

More than 70 per cent of universities engaged

Globally connected partnerships and programs

2019 ACTS Conference shows a tour being held at Otago Polytechnic in front of geo bubbles.

Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS)

ACTS is the peak body for sustainability in tertiary education across Australasia, connecting institutions, practitioners and partners to drive systemic change.

Our members include universities, TAFEs, polytechnics and sector organisations working to embed sustainability across governance, teaching, research, operations and community engagement.

Building on over two decades of leadership in tertiary education, ACTS is expanding partnerships across the broader education ecosystem.

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Connect the sector

We bring sustainability leaders across the sector to share knowledge, benchmark progress and collaborate on solutions to complex institutional challenges.

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Build capability

We strengthen institutional capability through training, frameworks and practical tools that help education providers embed sustainability and deliver measurable outcomes.

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Recognise leadership

We recognise and celebrate leadership through internationally respected programs that showcase innovation, elevate best practice and accelerate sustainability progress.

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SECTOR-LEADING PROGRAMS

ACTS delivers internationally recognised programs that support institutions at every stage of their sustainability journey.

Green Impact

Empowering staff and students to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes.

Green Gown Awards Australasia

Celebrating institutions leading innovation in sustainability practice.

Carbon Literacy Training

Equipping staff and students with the knowledge to act on climate change.

2021 ACTS of Connection cooking demonstration

Green Impact Labs (GILA-ANZ)

Driving sustainable laboratory practice across research environments.

Member Network

Connecting leaders, educators, practitioners to share insight and accelerate progress.

2019 STARS group photo which includes representatives from AASHE, University of Tasmania, The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne and Massey University.

Sustainable Event Certification

Recognising events that meet environmental and social impact standards.

A respected voice in tertiary sustainability

For over 20 years, ACTS has supported institutions to lead on sustainability and respond to emerging environmental and social challenges.

Our influence extends across Australasia through cross-sector partnerships, member collaboration and globally recognised initiatives.

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Join a network of leading education institutions

ACTS membership connects your institution to a trusted community of sustainability practitioners, educators and sector leaders committed to advancing whole-of-institution change.

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Expanding impact across education

ACTS is building on its leadership in tertiary education to support sustainability across the wider education ecosystem, fostering stronger pathways for collaboration and long-term impact.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

ACTS highlights the programs, institutions and people across our membership driving meaningful sustainability outcomes.