| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.74 |
| Liaison | Taryn Wilkinson |
| Submission Date | Oct. 3, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Niagara College Canada
PAE-4: Sustainability Plan
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Taryn
Wilkinson Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management Services |
Does the institution have a sustainability plan that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of how multiple stakeholder groups were involved in developing the plan:
The Sustainability Committee was responsible for overseeing the sustainability plan development which is comprised of many different departments within the college. Some of these include Facilities Management Services, Corporate Services, Marketing and Communications, the Student Administrative Council, the School of Environment and Horticultural, Construction Engineering Technologies, as well as students. The Sustainability Committee also engaged all staff at the 2011 Day of Reflection, inviting them to share what they would like to see integrated into the sustainability plan at Niagara College. The plan was also presented to the Board of Governors to ensure the plan was supported by the highest governing body at the college. The presentation also provided an opportunity for feedback. The committee has also set up an email address that welcomes ongoing feedback from all employees, students and community members.
A brief description of the plan’s measurable goals :
The established environmental management system identified five key areas to which the Sustainability Committee set targets. The five key areas and associated targets are: Electricity Consumption (10% reduction), Waste Generation (65% diversion rate); Water Consumption (5% reduction); Carbon Emissions (10% reduction); Paper Consumption (50% reduction). To expand the plan further, the Sustainability Committee adopted a target of achieving bronze in STARS. All of these targets have been formally adopted by the Niagara College Board of Governors and are included in the 2013-2016 Strategic Plan.
A brief description of how progress in meeting the plan’s goals is measured:
All the targets are measured on an annual basis. Each target has a defined scope to ensure consistency on an annual basis. The Sustainability Committee is also required to provide the Board of Governors a report on an annual basis including progress, projects completed as well as anticipated projects that will contribute towards achieving the sustainability targets.
The website URL where more information about the sustainability plan is available:
The year the plan was developed or last updated:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.