Socially responsible activities

Find out what we’re doing to improve our environmental and social impact.

We recognise we have a role to play in the wider community and the environment. That's why we are committed to improving our environmental and social impact through:

• sustainable paper and printing practices,
• reducing the amount of paper and other resources used, and
• community partnerships.

A sustainable approach to paper and printing

One of our aims is to reduce our environmental impact wherever we can. That's why we've adopted a sustainable approach to paper and printing.

All UniSuper publications are printed on the most environmentally appropriate paper for each document. Depending on the publication, we will use either recycled or sustainably produced paper.

Where non-recycled fibre is used, we ensure it comes from sustainable forests with best practice sustainability assurances, including ISO 14001 Environment Management Certification and Eco Bleaching.

We also support sustainably managed forests by investing in sustainable forest plantations. Read about our Socially Responsible Investments for more information.

Say no to snail mail

To reduce the need for paper publications, you can elect to receive our publications electronically:

• Product Disclosure Statements, member booklets, brochures, fact sheets, newsletters, annual reports and the UniSuper Trust Deed can all be viewed online from the Forms & Brochures section of this website.
• Members can also access statements online through the secure MemberOnline website.

Community Partnerships

As part of our commitment to supporting our members and building meaningful partnerships in the community, every year we sponsor community and industry events including the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association Conference.

Generally, our partnerships are directly associated with the higher education or research sector. In building these partnerships we look for organisations who:

• demonstrate a strong commitment to quality and high performance
• have a reputation for operating with integrity in all aspects of business, and
• are independent and free of any political or religious affiliations.

We regularly review our sponsorship agreements to ensure they appropriately reflect our members' interests and those of the wider community.

If you would like to apply for sponsorship of your event or cause, please:

• Read our Sponsorship Policy,
• Complete and return a Sponsorship Application form

UniSuper employees contributing to the community

Our employees are also regularly involved in fundraising and volunteering for both local and international organisations including The Good Friday Appeal, National Breast Cancer Foundation and Amnesty International.

Employees are able to participate in payroll charity dontations and/or utlise ‘special leave’ provisions to volunteer in the community.