Adoption of sustainable practices by YMCA Southeast Queensland

Discussion paper

Thomson, Amy, Mai, Hang, Ferdous, Jinnat, Wang, Shuting, Gallegos-Rejas, Victor and Doherty, Skye. 2023. Adoption of sustainable practices by YMCA Southeast Queensland. Australia. University of Queensland. https://doi.org/10.14264/c5ebe8d

Title	Adoption of sustainable practices by YMCA Southeast Queensland
Report Type	Discussion paper
Research Report Category	Industry
Authors	Thomson, Amy, Mai, Hang, Ferdous, Jinnat, Wang, Shuting, Gallegos-Rejas, Victor and Doherty, Skye
Institution of Origin	University of Queensland
Number of Pages	41
Series	Global Change Scholars Program
Year	2023
Publisher	University of Queensland
Place of Publication	Australia
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	https://doi.org/10.14264/c5ebe8d
Web Address (URL)	https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c5ebe8d
Abstract	YMCA South East Queensland aims to reduce climate change effects within its communities and partnerships. We conducted a mixed-method approach, including a literature review and a staff survey. The review identified four areas to improve sustainability: ICT and social enterprise partnerships, staff education, food waste reduction, and op shop utilization. The survey revealed five key domains of environmental practices, with recycling being the most common. Barriers included costs and lack of resources and communication. Four recommendations were made: environmental education programs, effective communication, resource allocation, and future planning based on staff needs. These steps will help YMCA enhance sustainability efforts.
Contains Sensitive Content	Does not contain sensitive content
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020	460907. Information systems for sustainable development and the public good
	350107. Sustainability accounting and reporting
	330314. Sustainable design
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