Community Conversation
Corporate Social Sustainability and Governance — NEXT Forum: Sustainability
Vision
Through best practice in sustainability reporting what role can RMIT play in supporting industry partners in their sustainability journey?
+ add commentProviding staff with training and support to ensure they understand our definitions and commitments … See more
Providing staff with training and support to ensure they understand our definitions and commitments to sustainability, to ensure there is a common language and a baseline of capability See less
Looking at the depth of our accountability and influence on our global communities, suppliers and city partners
Using the approach RMIT is taking on our Indigenous and Reconciliation journey as a model for sustainability.
By giving staff and students more visibility and tools to understand how they can do this tangibly a… See more
By giving staff and students more visibility and tools to understand how they can do this tangibly and perhaps more transparency on the impact it has. People are more inclined to do more if they understand the impact they're making. See less
Opportunities
How can RMIT continue to strengthen its position in sustainability reporting and governance?
+ add commentDevelop a framework for embedding sustainable practice in research projects. Rather than being viewe… See more
Develop a framework for embedding sustainable practice in research projects. Rather than being viewed as an additional hurdle, it should be understood as a strength of research at RMIT and all researchers supported to work within it. See less
continuing to look at "how" and "why" we do what we do – that sustainability goa… See more
continuing to look at "how" and "why" we do what we do – that sustainability goals and objectives are embedded within Governance mechanisms (reporting, committees, legislative responses, etc.) See less
Having a roadmap and clear accountability to navigate to the big goals and bold visions
People leaders and teachers should be equipped to know how to progress sustainability initiatives in… See more
People leaders and teachers should be equipped to know how to progress sustainability initiatives in line with our broader goals. There should perhaps be some form of mandatory training so that everyone understands their responsibility and accountability in the space. See less
By having a clear set of articulated goals that we report on regularly – publicly and have the abili… See more
By having a clear set of articulated goals that we report on regularly – publicly and have the ability to demonstrate our success throughout the journey. Impact within this space can take some time, so we need to be able to show where we were, where we are and where we plan to be over the course of time. See less
Making the process transparent and allowing regular and open targets
Translating sustainability and the SDGs practically for industry providing the tools and templates to make action, accountability and reporting easier for industry.
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22 Sep, 2020 Report Report Reply ReplyThrough our supply chain / procurement / contractual requirements – we can reward industry partners who align to the SDGs / global compact
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22 Sep, 2020 Report Report Reply Reply