Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Synthetic N-fertiliser is a foundation of modern agriculture; however, its efficiency is often only 50%, leading to nutrients runoff into nearby creeks, causing e.g. eutrophication and fish kill events. Nitrogen pollution and climate change constitute the two greatest risks to the survival of the GreatBarrier Reef (GBR). To address N… Read More

This book focuses solely on SDG#4: Quality Education. SDG#4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, and this book provides insights into how businesses take action on the SDG through the work of their business. Family businesses play an important role… Read More

This book focuses on SDG number 9 (SDG#9) which focuses on ‘Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure’. SDG#9 aims to build robust infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation, and this book provides insights into how family businesses take action on the SDG through the work of their business. Read More

This book focuses on SDG number 13 (SDG#13) which focuses on ‘Climate Action’. The chapters in this book focus on businesses that have climate action as a key component of their business model. The book portrays family businesses from Germany, Australia, the USA, and the UK. Read More

This book aims to contribute positively to providing evidence of the role of sustainable consumption and production in family businesses in effectively achieving SDGs on a global basis. The case studies on a family business display support and embody the principles of an SDG in their operations, culture, and/or business… Read More

We have established the Griffith University Repair Cafés Initiative. As part of this program, we have run 4 successful Repair Cafes on Griffith University campuses. These are now part of the AustralianRepair Cafes network -which consists of over 104 repair cafes . Repair cafes are part of a growing grassroots… Read More

The development of an Artwork Ingredient List to enable the calculation of the work hours, waste and Scopes 1,2,3 emissions in the production of Bespoke Artworks produced by UAP.

Cement production is a highly energy-intensive and environmentally polluting process, however, despite the detrimental effects, the production rates are increasing annually to meet the ever-rising demand. Hence, it is imperative to look out for materials that can be used in place of cement for promoting green construction and sustainability. On… Read More

‘Towards Our Sustainability Goals’ is the major initiative from the AEL Sustainability Advisory Group to establish a set of guidelines to direct our Group’s activities in relation to events, procurement, and participation in local, national and international initiatives that are assisting global efforts to address climate change. In addition, the… Read More

Proper management of used electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), known as E-waste, is causing a significant challenge for many countries worldwide. United Nations estimates that the world generated 53 million metric tonnes (Mt) of e-waste in 2019, mostly from the Asian region. Poor handling of E-waste can cause severe environmental… Read More