GreenSync - Baseline Study of RMIT’s Sustainability

Sustainability has become an essential part of RMIT’s vision, yet the current monitoring systems on campus remain manual, fragmented, and disconnected. Electricity, water, and air usage data are scattered across different channels, making it difficult to track resources in real time. This gap leads to ineffective recycling, inefficient energy management, and limited insights for decision-making.

This project addresses the problem by developing GreenSync, a smart sustainability management app designed specifically for RMIT. The system collects data on electricity, water, and air quality from available sources and integrates them into one platform. Using real-time processing and clear visual dashboards, GreenSync provides actionable insights, alerts, and reporting tools. Beyond tracking, the app also includes features such as lab room booking and issue reporting, making sustainability more accessible and engaging for students and staff.

By centralizing sustainability data, GreenSync empowers staff to make faster, data-driven decisions while giving students an opportunity to actively participate in building a greener campus. The project contributes not only to operational efficiency at RMIT but also to the broader vision of a “smart campus” where digital tools enhance transparency, accountability, and community engagement.



GreenSync demonstrates how digital transformation can turn sustainability management from a slow, manual process into an interactive experience. With its scalable design, the system has the potential to expand beyond RMIT, serving as a model for other universities seeking to modernize their sustainability practices.