The University of Sydney In 2002, the University of Sydney adopted an Environmental Policy, in which it outlined its commitment “to environmental best practice, and to the continual improvement of its environmental performance.” To date, the University has hired three additional staff to help it achieve these goals. They are currently in the process of developing environmental strategies. They have also undertaken benchmarking audits (e.g. a waste audit), and are investigating a number of methods for ongoing monitoring.
	The Australian Conservation Foundation The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is Australia’s leading national not-for profit environment organisation and is funded almost entirely by individual membership and donations. For 40 years they have been a strong voice for the environment, promoting solutions through research, consultation, education and partnerships. They work with the community, business and government to protect, restore and sustain the environment. ACF is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. Since 1966, they have focused on the most important and urgent environmental problems, seeking change with lasting political, economic and social support. ACF has played a key role in increasing protection for some of Australia’s most outstanding natural assets including the Franklin River, Kakadu, the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef