Griffith University achieved an outstanding result in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, placing seventh in Australia and 49th out of 1743 universities around the world.
The rankings measured an institution’s ability to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges faced by the world today.
Dean of Griffith’s Sustainable Development Goals Performance Professor Jennifer Boddy said Griffith had been a leader in sustainability since its inception.
“Being ranked in the top 50 in the world reflects our outstanding achievements through research, teaching, partnerships and operations, where we seek to have positive environmental and social impacts, both locally and globally,” Professor Boddy said.
“Griffith staff are actively working towards creating a brighter future for all.”
QS CEO Jessica Turner said: “For today’s brand-conscious students, universities represent lifelong affiliations tied to identity and social awareness.
“The 2024 QS International Student Survey shows 62 per cent of prospective students consider sustainability practices very important, and 40 per cent actively seek this information when choosing universities.
“This shift highlights how students increasingly evaluate social and environmental impact alongside academic excellence.”
Ranking out of 1743 universities worldwide by category: Overall = 49
Environmental Impact = 55
Environmental Sustainability = 33
Environmental Research = 152
Environmental Education = 122
Social Impact = 77
Knowledge Exchange = 59
Impact of Education = 60
Health & Wellbeing = 50
Equality = 34
Employability and Opportunities = 340
Governance = 20
Sustainability was a key value in Griffith’s strategic plan and commitments to sustainability were heightened as part of the Sustainability Strategy which included:
- Embedding the SDGs in teaching, research, and operations by 2025
- Being ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for the implementation of the SDGs by 2025
- Reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2029.
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Jennifer Boddy
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