Sustainability Matters | Equity Diversity & Inclusion - UNSW Sydney

UNSW has ranked joint fifth in the world and first in Australia in the inaugural QS World University Sustainability Rankings for its work in tackling the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges.

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings measure university progress towards the SDGs and in 2022, UNSW Sydney ranked 55^th in the world out of 1,406 institutions, securing 10 top 100 and eight top 50 places.

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UNSW Sustainable Development Goals 2020-2021 Report

This report outlines UNSW's performance against the SDGs over the years 2020-2021.

Explore UNSW's contributions to the SDGs

SDG 1 No Poverty

SDG 2 Zero Hunger

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4 Quality Education

SDG 5 Gender Equality

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 13 Climate Action

SDG 14 Life Below Water

SDG 15 Life on Land

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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