| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 86.26 |
| Liaison | Karen Oberer |
| Submission Date | Jan. 17, 2024 |
McGill University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Karen
Oberer Sustainability Officer McGill Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) Newsletter
The McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) sends out a monthly newsletter that highlights the office's activities and events, as well as news articles about other sustainability activities happening within the university community. MOOS also has social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/contact
What's New Newsletter
The McGill Faculty and Staff newsletter, "What's New" frequently includes a Sustainability section, which amplifies the accomplishments of MOOS and other McGill community members working in sustainability.
https://reporter.mcgill.ca/category/sustainability/sustainability-news/
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
As a part of the Refill McGill campaign to eliminate the sale of water bottles on campus, a campus-wide poster campaign was rolled out while wayfinding stickers were installed, leading to 63 water fountains on campus. See image in attached document under "Additional documentation to support the submission".
https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/files/sustainability/3._final_report_-_ban_the_bottle_sp0179.pdf
Several of the urban agriculture projects on campus have signs explaining their origin and significance, such as the Indigenous Garden on the Downtown Campus. See examples in attached document under "Additional documentation to support the submission".
The McGill dining halls use nutritional logos to help customers identify ingredients and make informed decisions. Logos include: vegetarian, vegan, made without gluten, dairy-free, halal, and Marine Stewardship Council-certified.
https://www.mcgill.ca/foodservices/locations/dining-hall-menus
Starting in 2019, the Buildings and Grounds unit began standardizing waste bins and waste signage across campus. From 2020-2022, Buildings and Grounds installed 713 standardized waste bins with accompanying signage (e.g., posters, floor decals). The Office of Sustainability also designed and installed posters on how to properly sort compost.
Buildings and Grounds website on standardization project: https://www.mcgill.ca/facilities/maintenance-operations/buildings/buildings-and-grounds/waste-reduction
McGill Reporter article on the standardized signage and bin project: https://reporter.mcgill.ca/tackling-mcgills-waste-footprint/
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The McGill Office of Sustainability publishes a sustainability walking tour on its website. The tour focuses on projects supported by the Sustainability Projects Fund and is meant to promote the fund and to help participants imagine ways of improving sustainability on campus.
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Residence Handbook, 2023-2024 includes a section on living sustainably in residence that includes advice on conserving energy, reducing waste, and staying active. It also encourages students to register for workshops offered by the McGill Office of Sustainability.
Downtown campus: https://www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/files/students.housing/undergrad_2023_residencehandbook.pdf
Macdonald Campus: https://www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/files/students.housing/maccampus_residencehandbook.pdf
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
The Office of Sustainability website has numerous resources and guides where the McGill community can learn more about sustainable practices. Topics include travel and commuting, waste management, carbon offsetting, and sustainable labs.
https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/learn/sustainability-tips
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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