Priority 11 - Just and circular economy

The University’s approach to the procurement and use of products, services and materials has stimulated a more just and circular economy and catalysed change in our campus communities.

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TARGET 1: THE UNIVERSITY HAS REDUCED TOTAL WASTE TO LANDFILL TO 10KG PER PERSON.

INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE

  • Mass of waste to landfill disposed of via the University’s waste contracts, accounting for inefficiencies in recycling processes where possible
  • Mass of construction and demolition waste to landfill, disposed of via contractors on University construction projects
  • Management of priority wastes such as:
    • Phase out of single use plastics at University events, retail outlets on campus and in direct University procurement as measured by audits
    • Diversion of food and organic waste from landfill (for example, via programs that avoid waste such as Second Bite and appropriate disposal of genuine food and organic waste)
    • Planning towards zero waste to landfill by 2030

HOW FEIT IS RESPONDING

  • We will develop a list of sustainable suppliers for procurement
  • We will support the University’s initiatives

TARGET 2: THE UNIVERSITY HAS REDUCED THE FLOW AND IMPROVED THE CIRCULATORY OF MATERIALS PASSING THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY.

INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE

  • Estimated total quantity of materials flowing through the University
  • Proportion of major procurement categories sourced in accordance with circular economy principles
  • Proportion of materials and equipment managed at end-of-use in accordance with circular economy principles

HOW FEIT IS RESPONDING

  • We will support the University’s initiatives
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TARGET 3: THE UNIVERSITY HAS PRINCIPLES FOR ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND SERVICE PROVISION EMBEDDED INTO OPERATIONS AND PROCUREMENT PRACTICES.

INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE

  • Annual Modern Slavery Statement, including case studies
  • Fair Trade and other relevant third-party certifications
  • Integration of supplier code of conduct into procurement practices

HOW FEIT IS RESPONDING

  • We will support the University’s initiatives

TARGET 4: THE UNIVERSITY TRACKS SPEND WITH SOCIAL AND INDIGENOUS SUPPLIERS, SETTING TARGETS FROM 2024.

INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE

  • Dollars spent with suppliers that are classified as social and/or Indigenous supplies (for example, demonstrated by listings on Supply Nation, Social Traders etc) as a percentage of total spend

HOW FEIT IS RESPONDING

  • We will support the University’s initiatives

Priority 12: Responsible investment

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