The document discusses partnerships and capacity building programs between the National Centre for Sustainability at Swinburne University of Technology and businesses and communities to promote sustainability. Example partnerships include business programs like the Business Transformer forum and community engagement programs. The Centre also offers tailored qualifications, short courses in areas like carbon accounting and sustainability reporting, and works with Swinburne University and industry on sustainability assessments, strategies, and capacity building.

1. Education & Business
Capacity Building for Sustainability
Scott McKenry
National Centre for Sustainability

2. Partnerships for Sustainability
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3. Example Partnerships
• Business Programs
> The Business Transformer
(SYR Business Forum)
• Community Engagement
> Sustainable Ambassadors
> Living for Our Future
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4. Building capacity
• Tailored delivery of qualifications
> Efficiency Action Planning
> Green Office
• Short Courses
> Carbon Accounting
> GRI Sustainability Reporting
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5. Sustainable Swinburne & Industry
> Sustainability Assessment
> Strategy Development
> Organisational Change Programs
> Capacity Building
> Independent Review & Verification
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6. Thank You
Scott McKenry
National Centre for Sustainability
smckenry@swin.edu.au
03 9210 1924