Partnerships (sustainability)

Some of AUT’s partnerships are listed below.

Member of the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network

In early 2016 AUT became a member of the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The network supports implementation of the SDGs through mobilisation of scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society and the private sector.

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network website

Principles for Responsible Management Education partnership

AUT’s Business School is a signatory to the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative. The PRME provides a framework for integrating corporate responsibility and sustainability into the Business School.

Principles for Responsible Management Education website

New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment

AUT is a signatory to the industry-led NZ Tourism Sustainability Commitment whose vision is to see NZ lead the world in sustainable tourism.

The Bachelor of International Tourism Management is guided by the World Tourism Organization’s Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. The School of Hospitality and Tourism is committed to promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This underpinning clearly aligns our teaching and research to the NZ Tourism Sustainability Commitment.

NZ Tourism Sustainability Commitment website

Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS)

AUT is a member of ACTS, which advocates for best practice sustainability within the tertiary education sector. Our membership provides students and staff access to member only sustainability resources.

ACTS website

Industry partnerships

Our collaboration with industry and business is producing some great outcomes.

Sustainable Business Network

AUT is a member of the Sustainable Business Network. This is New Zealand’s largest and longest standing sustainable business organisation working to create system change in the areas of climate, waste and water.

Sustainable Business Network website

Fairtrade

All of AUT’s cafés (The Counter, #newsfeed, Kaife, Carty McCartface and Refuel) only sell Fairtrade certified coffee. Fairtrade certified coffee beans and instant coffee is provided in AUT staff rooms.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

EECA and AUT have a collaboration agreement in place which facilitates the development, implementation and communication of energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities.