ACTS | Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability

Name

ACTS | Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability

Legal name

Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) Limited

Website

https://acts.asn.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Network Services for Tertiary Education

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site) (BPABALAK), Environmental Policy, Advocacy & Litigation (BPAGAGAG)

Keywords

• Sustainability network services
• Tertiary education sustainability
• Carbon literacy training
• Sustainability benchmarking frameworks
• Institutional membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nathan, Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected on a sliding scale structure from universities, TAFEs, polytechnics, schools, hospitals, local government, and businesses. Membership is valid for one calendar year (January-December) with pro-rata invoicing for new applications.
2. Training Programs: Carbon Literacy Training delivered through partnered platforms (Humanitix), with registration fees for university sector and teacher professional learning programs.
3. Conference Revenue: Annual ACTS Conference generates revenue through delegate registrations, sponsorships, and partner participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ACTS operates a member-led sustainability network for tertiary education institutions across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. It sells annual institutional memberships and delivers a suite of programs including the Green Gown Awards Australasia, Green Impact and GILA-ANZ accreditation, Carbon Literacy Training, STARS benchmarking, Climate Action initiatives, Sustainable Event Certification, and the Member Network connecting sustainability practitioners through roundtables and special interest groups.

Product overview

ACTS delivers a platform of interconnected sustainability programs for the tertiary education sector across Australasia. The core portfolio includes: the annual ACTS Conference for sector-wide knowledge sharing; the Green Gown Awards Australasia for recognition of excellence; Green Impact and GILA-ANZ (Green Impact Labs) for institutional sustainability practice support; Carbon Literacy Training for climate education; STARS for sustainability benchmarking via AASHE partnership; Climate Action initiatives with scenario planning and communities of practice; Sustainable Events Certification for event accreditation; and the Member Network connecting practitioners through roundtables and special interest groups. Additional offerings include Green Campus Week, #actsofconnection webinars, Accelerating SDGs forums, and the upcoming Sustainable Solutions Directory. The programs are delivered through a member portal providing exclusive access to resources and networking tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACTS Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together sustainability champions from campus communities across Australasia and the Pacific to share and inspire transformative actions toward a sustainable future. Includes delegate registrations, sponsorships and exhibition opportunities.
• Green Gown Awards Australasia The first and only award scheme dedicated to recognising excellence in sustainability within the Australasian tertiary education sector, administered by ACTS as the regional partner of the International Green Gown Awards.
• Green Impact A United Nations award-winning program designed to support environmentally and socially sustainable practice in organisations, exclusively delivered in Australasia by ACTS. Empowers staff and students to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes.
• Carbon Literacy Training Online blended climate change learning course accredited by the UK-based Carbon Literacy Project, equipping staff and students with knowledge to act on climate change and understand carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. Delivered via the Humanitix platform.
• STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Transparent, self-reporting framework for higher education institutions to measure sustainability performance with global benchmarking, provided through partnership with AASHE including discounted subscription access and the ACTS STARS Cohort.
• GILA-ANZ (Green Impact Labs - Australia and New Zealand) Targeted sustainability accreditation designed specifically for wet labs where scientific, technical or experimental work involves chemicals, biological materials, specialised equipment or safety protocols. Drives sustainable laboratory practice across research environments.
• Sustainable Events Certification Accreditation developed specifically for small-scale events such as workshops, conferences, seminars and symposiums with up to 300 participants, supporting organisers to reduce environmental and social impact.
• Member Network Dynamic community connecting members to collaborate, share resources, and accelerate sustainability progress through the member portal, roundtable discussions, and special interest groups, with unlimited subscriber access for entire campus communities.
• Member Portal Online platform providing members with access to exclusive content, resource collections, contact database, and community engagement tools.
• Climate Action Sector-wide climate leadership support including climate scenario planning to help institutions assess risks and adapt strategically, and communities of practice for climate mitigation and adaptation.
• Accelerating SDGs in Practice Online discussion forums and webinars hosted with SDSN AusNZPac to help member institutions accelerate and scale up action on the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Green Campus Week A week of sustainable events and tours for staff, students, business and industry representatives during World Green Building Week in September.
• #actsofconnection Annual calendar of events including live webinars, shared learning opportunities, competitions and networking events accessible to everyone at member organisations.
• Sustainable Solutions Directory Curated listing of products, services, and consultancies that support sustainability in tertiary education, with listings offered or recommended by ACTS members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70% of universities across Australasia actively engaged with ACTS programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership providing ACTS members with discounted access to STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System), quarterly support calls, and international benchmarking opportunities. ACTS operates a dedicated STARS cohort for Australasian institutions.
• The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education (EAUC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based sustainability champion for universities and colleges. Partnership enables cross-Atlantic knowledge sharing and access to global sustainability resources for ACTS members.
• Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Australia, New Zealand and PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts online discussion forums and webinars with ACTS to help member institutions accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supports sustainability in campus built environment through alignment with Green Star ratings and sustainable building practices.
• New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership advances sustainable buildings agenda in New Zealand tertiary education sector with advocacy and certification support.
• International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's leading professional association of sustainability practitioners. Partnership supports professional development and defines professional excellence for ACTS members.
• Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK educational charity created by students and staff in response to climate emergency. Partnership supports student leadership in sustainability across ACTS network.
• DAEJAYONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO for environmental movement consisting of university students worldwide. Partnership supports global green campus initiatives and environmental leadership development.
• Carbon Literacy ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based accreditation body for Carbon Literacy Training. ACTS delivers Carbon Literacy courses accredited by Carbon Literacy Project to Australasian tertiary education sector.
• STENZ (Sustainability in Tertiary Education New Zealand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformal network with members representing all universities and polytechnic institutions in New Zealand. Monthly online meetings with host rotation.
• Tertiary Sustainability Network (TSN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformal network representing universities in Victoria and Tasmania, plus TAFE institutions. Quarterly meetings with host rotation.
• International Green Gown AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTS is the regional partner for the International Green Gown Awards, providing pathway for Australasian institutions to compete globally after winning Green Gown Awards Australasia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP): World's leading professional association of sustainability practitioners. Comparable as a membership-based professional sustainability body with conferences, training, and credentialing, and as a strategic partner supporting ACTS member professional development.
• Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA): Australia's peak body for sustainable built environment. Comparable as a national membership organisation running ratings (Green Star), awards, and sector advocacy, and as a strategic partner of ACTS on campus built environment sustainability.
• New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC): New Zealand peak body for sustainable buildings. Comparable as a national sustainability membership and certification body and as a strategic partner supporting ACTS's campus built environment work in New Zealand.

Direct peers

• Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE): North American peak body for sustainability in higher education. Directly comparable to ACTS as a membership organisation delivering STARS, benchmarking, and capacity-building programs to universities, and is also ACTS's strategic partner for STARS delivery in Australasia.
• Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC): UK-based sustainability champion for universities and colleges. Operates a very similar model to ACTS — membership network, awards (Green Gown Awards), conferences, and sector advocacy — and is a direct international counterpart and strategic partner.
• International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN): Global network of university and college sustainability leaders sharing best practice on campus operations. Comparable to ACTS as a tertiary-focused sustainability membership and convening body operating at a global level.

Regional players

• Tertiary Sustainability Network (TSN): Informal network of universities in Victoria and Tasmania plus TAFE institutions. Comparable as a regional tertiary sustainability network overlapping with ACTS's member base and operating as an informal partner.
• Sustainability in Tertiary Education New Zealand (STENZ): Informal New Zealand network of all universities and polytechnics working on sustainability. Directly comparable as a New Zealand-based tertiary sustainability network and an existing informal partner of ACTS.

Emerging players

• Carbon Literacy Project: UK-based accreditation body for Carbon Literacy Training, of which ACTS is the Australasian delivery partner. Comparable because it operates an accreditation and training program model overlapping directly with one of ACTS's core revenue streams.
• Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK): UK educational charity focused on student and staff engagement with sustainability, including Green Impact delivery. Comparable as a student-led sustainability engagement organisation partnering with ACTS on the Green Impact program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ACTSAustralasia
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACTSinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australasian-campuses-towards-sustainability-acts-
• Instagraminstagram.com/___acts

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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