Energy and emissions performance

• Diesel - this is primarily used by backup generations
• Electricity - this is used mainly by lights, air conditioning and computers
• LPG - this is used by some older equipment such as portable heaters
• Natural Gas - this is used to heat hot water and air
• Renewables - solar power generated on site

• Switch off lights, fans and air conditioning when not required
• Switch off computers and monitors at the end of the day
• Report faulty lights or electrical equipment to Infrastructure and Operations

• Make sure your home is well insulated and draught-proof
• Turn off devices at the wall plug when not required, especially televisions
• Replace old incandescent or CFL lamps with LEDs
• Install solar photovoltaic systems combined with battery storage (government rebates available)
• Replace gas hot water systems with electric heat pumps
• Upgrade to more efficient appliances (if older than 10 years) such as fridges and dishwashers and check energy rating labels

Visit the Victorian Government's Energy Saver website for more ways to save energy and access rebates.

1. Direct emissions (scope 1) - emissions from directly burning fuels such as fleet vehicles or backup generators

• Gas consumption
• Cars on campus

2. Indirect emissions (scope 2) - from indirectly burnt fuels, such as by purchased electricity

• Electricity consumption

3. Other indirect emissions (scope 3) - such as air travel or taxi's

• Air travel
• Waste
• Electricity and gas
• Materials consumption (paper usage)

Gas and electricity consumption

• Switch off lights, fans and air conditioning when not required
• Switch off computers and monitors at the end of the day
• Report faulty lights or electrical equipment to Infrastructure and Operations

Transport

• Travel to Uni by public transport, walk or ride
• Carpool with other students or staff
• Use video conferencing facilities to reduce travel needs

Waste

• Carry your own cup, water bottle and lunch container and say no to unnecessary packaging
• If you are on the Melbourne Campus, use reusable crockery as part of The Reusable Revolution
• Sort recycling into the correct bins including organics
• Buy items in bulk and avoid single-use packaging
• Only print when it's necessary

Measure

Your impact really depends on your habits and will vary from person to person

• Do you fly frequently and overseas?
• Do you eat meat?
• Do you drive a car regularly?
• Do you have renewable electricity?

Avoid

• Turn off devices at the wall when not required, especially televisions
• Replace old lamps with LEDs
• Reduce air travel where possible

Reduce

• Reduce driving by riding, walking or taking public transport
• Eat mostly a plant-based diet (zero or little meat)
• Buy clothes second hands

Switch

• Purchase renewable energy from your energy retailer and consume goods from companies who also do so

Sequester

• Plants trees and a garden where possible

For more tips at home visit the Sustainability Victoria website.