Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.18
Liaison Jean-Michel Champagne
Submission Date June 28, 2018
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STARS v2.1

HEC Montréal
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Jean-Michel Champagne
Sustainable Development Officer
Infrastructure - Sustainability Office
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):

The Direction du développement durable act as an hub in sustainability. All related themes, activities and events are published on their platform.


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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:

Since 2016, tree newsletters were posted on the website above-mentioned.


The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:

Since 2015, the direction of the sustainable development of the school publishes some information on a Facebook page especially dedicated to this.


The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat?:
No

A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:

Case center HEC Montréal publish throught a catalog many student research on sustainability.


The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :

During July 2017, the direction of sustainable development publishes more than twenty posters inviting customers to bring a gourd at the building to use water dispenser installed on the water fountain instead of buying disposable water bottles. There are also multiple signage through the building and the food court to help users to sort their waste and use the proper bins.


The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:

Every ustensils used by COOP HEC Montréal have a pastille which give information to customers if the object are biodegradable or recyclable. Also, complete ingredients of the daily menu are provided to food court customers. Moreover, signage are use Mondays to promote meat free dinner and Wednesday to promote local ingredient gourmet menu.


The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:

A part of the garden is managed by “Hectare Urbain”, association which promote permaculture principles within the community. A large-range of signage are located all over the campus in order to educate community about plants, activities and history of the local biodiversity.


The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

On the link below, users can enter their home address and ask to the platform, which is connected to google map, to find the best way to get to the school building by walk or bike.


The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:

A web page is especially dedicated to inform users on the ways to get school. More informations on active, public transport and car sharing are available on the same page.


The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
Yes

A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:

As above-mentioned, the website is connected to google maps. Thus, bicyclists and pedestrians can use it as a tool for navigate within the campuses.


The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
Yes

A brief description of these materials or publications:

A guide on how to organize a green event was published by the sustainability direction in collaboration with student associations.


The website URL for these materials or publications:
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