GGAA 2012 - Carbon Reduction - Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE - Highly Commended

First carbon neutral educational organisation

Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT) has a vision to be a leader in education for sustainability and sustainable operations. To achieve this vision the Institute has initiated a multi-disciplined, multi-facetted approach which recognises our unique role in the community.

As one of the largest employers and training organisations on the Sunshine Coast, SCIT is highly cognisant of the need to maintain the natural beauty of this region. We are fortunate enough to live in a region where the local council has made every endeavour to plan appropriately to ensure sustainability within our business, leisure and natural environments. SCIT maintains close links with the Sunshine Coast Council to ensure our strategic compatibility in relation to all current and future growth planning for this region.

Our signature achievement is to be the first and only educational institution in Australia to become carbon neutral, having received National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) certification.