Sustainability at Massey - Te Whakapūmautanga ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

Explore how Massey is transforming so sustainability underlies our strategies, campuses, teaching and learning.

Sustainable Development Goals

We recognise the importance of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a worldwide plan to help people, prosperity and the planet by 2030.

Sustainability strategies & plans

We're making sustainability central to teaching, research and more. Read our Sustainability Framework and other policies.

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Research & projects

See our sustainability research expertise, partnerships, publications and projects.

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Study sustainability

Help people, businesses and government manage resources wisely for a sustainable, prosperous future for the planet.

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Green Impact

Green Impact is Massey's annual sustainability action challenge for staff and students, running from March to September each year

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Sustainability news

Massey ranked in world top 100 for sustainability impact

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s commitment to sustainability has been recognised with a top 100 placing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings, released today.

Table infographic of Times Higher Education Impact Ratings results.

Pivot funding awarded to Taranaki focused research projects

Thursday 5 February 2026

Two groundbreaking projects have received more than $60,000 in funding through the Pivot Award, which supports research initiatives that foster innovation in Taranaki’s agriculture, horticulture and veterinary sectors.

Gamifying recycling for Aotearoa’s primary school children

Tuesday 27 January 2026

When Frances le Mesurier learned about the lack of recycling facilities in some New Zealand schools, she decided to base her final year industrial design project around developing a fun, interactive alternative to the standard recycling bin.

Master of Sustainable Development Goals wins silver at Global Education Awards

Tuesday 9 December 2025

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Master of Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG) programme has been internationally recognised for its innovative approach to sustainability education, earning silver at the QS Reimagine Education Awards.