Website helping USQ ‘go green’

Group Manager of Facilities Dave Povey and USQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Bill Lovegrove launch the new website

A new environment and sustainability website is helping USQ ‘go green’.

A joint initiative between the Office of Facilities Management and the Environment and Sustainability Committee, the website gives USQ staff the tools to become more environmentally conscious while helping the University meet its sustainability goals.

'USQ is committed to environmental sustainability and reducing the impact that the University has on the environment,' Group Manager of Facilities Dave Povey said.

'The University has undertaken a series of environmental activities through the last 18 months and a key element of our future activity will be improved communication and information.

'Through this website we hope to show some of our initiatives and also provide information on environmental issues and opportunities.

'It is an integral part of the change required to achieve the University’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2020.'

Mr Povey added that it was important that staff took the time to have a look at the website and engage with as many of the initiatives as possible.

'Everyone at USQ can do something to contribute to a greener workplace,' he said.

'Becoming environmentally sustainable involves continuous improvement, learning and innovation but most of all a sense of personal ownership.'

For more information on what you can do to make USQ a greener place visit the environment and sustainability website.

Contact Details:
Josh Ada, USQ Media, +61 7 4631 2559, 0400 025 429