Sustainability Leadership category
Mr. Shane French, Senior Sustainability Coordinator at Monash University, has dedicated over twenty years to developing and leading sustainability programs across various educational and community settings. His extensive experience and commitment to environmental stewardship have driven significant change within the Monash community. Shane’s leadership in embedding sustainability practices at Monash University, particularly through the Green Impact program, highlights his passion for grassroots action and his ability to inspire and empower others to contribute to sustainability goals.
Impacts and Benefits
- Led Monash University’s Green Impact Program since 2021, expanding it to one of the largest in the world with 412 participants and 68 groups.
- Established a BYO Container Scheme, involving 100 students and influencing sustainability practices in campus food vendors.
- Developed and installed pollinator habitats made from recycled materials, enhancing urban biodiversity at Clayton Campus.
Leadership and Engagement
- Secured funding and implemented over 40 bespoke sustainability projects, including greenhouses, food garden beds, and cross-faculty recycling systems.
- Facilitated partnerships with Fairtrade Aus/NZ, Brainwave Bikes, local councils, and various sustainability organisations to enhance Monash’s sustainability initiatives.
Wider Societal Impact
- Pioneered Monash University’s first ‘My Green Labs’ program, setting the stage for all Monash labs to achieve certification.
- Promoted active transport and circular economy initiatives through partnerships with UniRide, Brainwave Bikes, and local councils.
- Actively involved in community sustainability events, including Clean Up Australia, Plastic Free July, and habitat restoration efforts with the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group.
Achievements
- Nominated for the Executive Director’s Staff Excellence Award in 2023, recognising outstanding contributions to Monash University’s strategic goals.
- Led the development of the Monash Net Zero Precincts project and various sustainability engagement initiatives, impacting over 1000 students annually.
- Supervised the Monash Green Steps program, mentoring approximately 30 students each year in sustainability practices.
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Highly Commended/Sustainability Leadership
Sustainability Leadership
Sustainability Leadership
Past Winners
Benefitting Society/Winners
Benefitting Society/Winners
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability/Winners
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability/Winners
Climate Action/Winners
Climate Action/Winners
Sustainability Institution of the Year/Winners
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Creating Impact/Winners
Creating Impact/Winners
Creating Impact/Winners
Creating Impact/Winners
Mr. Shane French, Senior Sustainability Coordinator at Monash University, has dedicated over twenty years to developing and leading sustainability programs across various educational and community settings. His extensive experience and commitment to environmental stewardship have driven significant change within the Monash community. Shane’s leadership in embedding sustainability practices at Monash University, particularly through the Green Impact program, highlights his passion for grassroots action and his ability to inspire and empower others to contribute to sustainability goals.
Impacts and Benefits
- Led Monash University’s Green Impact Program since 2021, expanding it to one of the largest in the world with 412 participants and 68 groups.
- Established a BYO Container Scheme, involving 100 students and influencing sustainability practices in campus food vendors.
- Developed and installed pollinator habitats made from recycled materials, enhancing urban biodiversity at Clayton Campus.
Leadership and Engagement
- Secured funding and implemented over 40 bespoke sustainability projects, including greenhouses, food garden beds, and cross-faculty recycling systems.
- Facilitated partnerships with Fairtrade Aus/NZ, Brainwave Bikes, local councils, and various sustainability organisations to enhance Monash’s sustainability initiatives.
Wider Societal Impact
- Pioneered Monash University’s first ‘My Green Labs’ program, setting the stage for all Monash labs to achieve certification.
- Promoted active transport and circular economy initiatives through partnerships with UniRide, Brainwave Bikes, and local councils.
- Actively involved in community sustainability events, including Clean Up Australia, Plastic Free July, and habitat restoration efforts with the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group.
Achievements
- Nominated for the Executive Director’s Staff Excellence Award in 2023, recognising outstanding contributions to Monash University’s strategic goals.
- Led the development of the Monash Net Zero Precincts project and various sustainability engagement initiatives, impacting over 1000 students annually.
- Supervised the Monash Green Steps program, mentoring approximately 30 students each year in sustainability practices.
Related finalists
Sustainability Leadership
Sustainability Leadership
Highly Commended/Sustainability Leadership
Highly Commended/Sustainability Leadership
Other finalists
Climate Action
Climate Action
Sustainability Champion – Staff/Winners
Sustainability Champion – Staff/Winners
Student Engagement
Student Engagement