STARS 2.1

University of Alberta

Edmonton, AB, CA


Rating Score Valid Through Liaison Submitted Executive Letter
Gold - expired 69.54 Dec. 26, 2020 Mike Versteege June 30, 2017 Download
Curriculum
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Research
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Credit Status
Research and Scholarship Complete
Support for Research Complete
Open Access to Research Complete
Campus Engagement
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Public Engagement
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Air & Climate
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Credit Status
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Complete
Outdoor Air Quality Complete
Buildings
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Energy
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Food & Dining
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New and Notable Food & Dining Initiatives. (2016) Established the Sustainable Food Working Group (http://sustainability.ualberta.ca/OurApproach/InstitutionWideApproach/Working%20Grou…) (2014 - present) Participate in external working group, the Alberta Flavour Learning Lab, including providing data to two … read more
Credit Status
Food and Beverage Purchasing Complete
Sustainable Dining Complete
Grounds
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New and Notable Grounds Initiatives. Participation in trial using compost pellets. Organic waste (organics) collected on campus are sent to a local composting facility. Recently, the university participated in a trial with the City of … read more
Credit Status
Landscape Management Complete
Biodiversity Complete
Purchasing
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Transportation
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New and Notable Transportation Initiatives. In 2016 Parking services added two EV charging stations to Stadium car park. As well, in 2017, parking services teamed up with the Office of Sustainability, UAPS, Sustain SU, and … read more
Credit Status
Campus Fleet Complete
Student Commute Modal Split Complete
Employee Commute Modal Split Complete
Support for Sustainable Transportation Complete
Waste
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New and Notable Waste Initiatives. The University of Alberta is committed to taking a Zero Waste approach to reduce the amount of waste created and sent to landfills at this institution. The Zero Waste approach … read more
Credit Status
Waste Minimization and Diversion Complete
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Complete
Hazardous Waste Management Complete
Water
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Credit Status
Water Use Complete
Rainwater Management Complete
Coordination & Planning
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Diversity & Affordability
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Investment & Finance
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Wellbeing & Work
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