As part of The University Of Queensland’s policy of supporting projects to improve global sustainability, Property & Facilities’ Fleet Services Section subscribes to Greenfleet - an organisation that addresses the problem of greenhouse gas accumulation by neutralising the emissions arising from transport.
Since 2004 Greenfleet have offset the fuel-burn emissions of the UQ pool and P&F vehicle fleet, via an individual subscription for each vehicle. In 2008 this subscription has been expanded to encompass the total plant and vehicle fleet held by the University – which includes departmental and executive vehicles and fuel used in all plant and equipment (e.g. tractors, mowers, generators).
The emissions from the total fuel burn annually average 1780 tonnes of carbon dioxide – requiring 6640 trees to be planted annually as a carbon sink over their lifetime. These trees create permanent native forests that absorb emissions, provide habitat for wildlife, improve water and soil quality, tackle salinity and reduce erosion. Greenfleet secures the plantings on each site via legally binding agreements, whether it is privately owned land or National Park.
For organisations interested in supporting Greenfleet, and for more information about Greenfleet, please visit their website at: www.greenfleet.com.au.
