Goals 12 – Responsible consumption & production – Oxford College of Business Sri Lanka

Responsible consumption & production

2024/25 Highlights

✔ Launched the Circular Campus Hub for zero-waste innovation and education
✔ Developed a Carbon Labelling Initiative for student-run businesses
✔ Introduced Green Dining Guidelines for campus caterers
✔ Piloted Textbook Reuse & Digital Resource Program
✔ Continued expansion of the Precious Plastic initiative with student-led production labs

Quantitative Impact

Metric	Outcome
Participants in Circular Campus Hub initiatives	620 students
Student businesses adopting carbon labels	12 businesses
Reduction in packaging and food waste	27% packaging waste drop
Decline in new textbook demand through reuse/digital access	48% reduction from previous year
Plastic recycled via Precious Plastic 2.0	1.1 tonnes

SDG 12 Targets Addressed

12.2: Achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.3: Halve per capita global food waste
12.5: Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse
12.6: Encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices and sustainability reporting
12.8: Ensure relevant information and awareness for sustainable lifestyles