The South Western Sydney Institute is committed to achieve its goal to be recognised as an exemplar of environmental best practices and a sustainable organisation.

SWSi’s environment sustainability policy outlines its commitment to integrate environmental sustainability into its operations, practices and decision making.

SWSi Environment Sustainability Commitment Statement

SWSi Environment Sustainability Policy

Education for sustainability

South Western Sydney Institute acknowledges its responsibility to raise awareness and understanding of environmental sustainability amongst staff and students.

SWSi is committed to build staff capability to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of educational delivery across all areas by providing ongoing professional development in sustainability training.

Elements of sustainability have been integrated in existing and new courses across all industry sectors to prepare the future workforce with sound understanding and awareness of sustainability principles & practices.

Initiatives to increase resource efficiency

South Western Sydney Institute has undertaken effective environmental initiatives to increase resource efficiency such as water harvesting and water reuse across the colleges, installation of water efficient taps, dual flush toilets, retrofitting of lights and energy efficient timers on light switches.

Electricity and Water Usage Abatement Programs

SWSi’s ICT & Design Faculty successfully cut carbon emissions using technology based tools and products. For this achievement they were awarded with the 'Award of Excellence 2011 – Learning for Sustainability'. This research enabled the faculty to test, review and implement Green ICT solutions in a unique and innovative way.

Green ICT Meets Solar Energy Solution Phase 2

Recycling & waste minimisation initiatives

The Institute is committed to encourage recycling, the purchase of recycled products and minimisation of waste. Enviro-bank waste recycling units, along with rotary compost bins have been installed at various colleges Institute wide in addition to 'wheelie' bins for recycling bottles, cans, general waste and paper/cardboard items.  Installation of a drinking water fountain at Wetherill Park College is a great initiative to refill reusable drink bottles, reducing landfill content.

The Painting and Decorating section at Granville College has demonstrated their effective water management through the treatment of paint sludge, water recovery and the recycling project. This initiative was nominated as a finalist in the Innovation category for The Sydney Water Customer Business Awards 2010.

Recycling and Waste Minimisation Practices

Partnerships to promote sustainability

In line with SWSi’s strategy 2015, the Institute is actively working with a number of organisations to promote sustainable outcomes and support the industry and community to identify and resolve climate adaptation challenges.

Participation in Sustainability Programs