This is an optional Innovation & Leadership credit. These credits recognize exemplary practices and performance above and beyond what is recognized in standard credits, and may not be relevant to every institution. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 4 bonus points total.
Credit Language
IN 40: Sustainability Projects Fund – version 2.2
Example Responses
- McGill University – Comprehensive description with multi-stakeholder engagement affirmed. Includes a link to a very comprehensive Sustainability Projects Fund web page and an uploaded governance document.
- Northern Arizona University – Concise description with multi-stakeholder engagement affirmed. Includes a link to a very comprehensive NAU Green Fund web page.
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs – Concise description with multi-stakeholder engagement affirmed. Includes a link to Green Action Fund committee.
- University of Guelph – Comprehensive description with multi-stakeholder engagement affirmed. Includes a link to student fees where the Sustainability Action Fund is among those listed.
Common Issues Identified During Review
- To count, the institution must have a dedicated fund (e.g., a green fund) to support campus sustainability projects, that is ongoing and includes a multi-stakeholder decision-making process. Documentation about the fund and the decision-making process is required.