Policies and Practices

A series of policies are adopted by the University Council and related committees to guide our long-term commitment to environmental stewardship, enhance sustainability performance, protect the campus ecosystem, foster engagement and reduce our environmental footprint:

• Energy Conservation (Policy; Guidelines)
• Environmental Policy
• Green Purchasing (Policy; Guidelines; No Shark's Fin Policy)
• Smoke-free Campus
• Sustainability Policy
• Tree Preservation on Campus
• Waste Management (Policy; Guidelines)

Other relevant procedures and practices:

• Construction Noise Monitoring
• Design Criteria and Action Checklist on Sustainability and Green Issues for New Capital Projects
• Environmental Guidelines for Construction Sites
• Guidelines for Organizing a Sustainable Orientation Event
• Guidelines for Sustainable Event Planning and Management
• Regulations for Contractors Working Within the University Campus
• Full Implementation of the Plastic Shopping Bag (PSB) Charging
  (effective 1 April 2015, this applies to all trading activities on campus, including the sale of items by individual students)
• Statutory Ban against Idling of Motor Vehicle Engines