Griffith University achieves a stellar outcome for sustainability

Griffith University has been ranked 66^th globally in the inaugural QS Sustainability Ranking 2023 including first in Queensland overall, and 6^th in Australia for its efforts in sustainability.

Griffith received a stellar commendation as the rankings assess efforts to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges based on two categories: environmental impact and social impact.

In total, the QS Sustainability Ranking 2023 assessed 700 global institutions, 33 of those in Australia.

In Australia, Griffith was ranked third for environmental impact, and 12^th for social impact.

Griffith Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans said she was delighted to see the university placed first in Queensland.

“The ranking is testament to Griffith’s commitment to minimising our impact on our surrounding natural environment,” Professor Evans said.

“Sustainability is a core value of Griffith and a key initiative of theCreating a future for all–Strategic Plan 2020-2025.

“We have a strong commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and strive to create a robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society.

“Notably, our researchers are invested in this space publishing sustainability-related papers on quality education, good health and wellbeing, life below water, climate action, and sustainable cities and communities.”

Sustainability Manager Dr Saffron Benner said Griffith is a values-led university and one that wants to have a real impact in the community, both at a local and national level, but also across the world.

“Our researchers are leading the charge when it comes to sustainability research resulting in students wanting to study here and share these values so they’re ready to face the future and make a meaningful difference,” Dr Benner said.

Furthermore, the US News 2022-2023 Best Global Universities Rankings has placed Griffith as 203^rd in the world, 15^th in Australia and 16^th in Australia/New Zealand.

The US News rankings takes into account a university’s performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence including research performance such as citations and publications.

Griffith’s subject rankings include:

• 45^th in Water Resources, including first for regional research reputation
• 67^th in Physical Chemistry
• 70^th in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• 71^st in Education and Educational Research
• 79^th in Social Sciences and Public Health
• 99^th in Energy and Fuels