| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.39 |
| Liaison | Heather Elliott |
| Submission Date | Aug. 19, 2022 |
Vanier College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.50 / 4.00 |
Heather
Elliott Sustainability Officer Facilities |
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
2018-2023 Sustainability Action Plan
Goal 2.1 That environmental content be brought into every program: To create an inventory of programs incorporating sustainability issues in the curriculum. Future objectives include having at least 10 programs in the College and 5 departments develop clear sustainability goals.
Goal 2.2 Establish more inter-disciplinary and community links: Objective is to increase partnerships by doubling garden visits, adding at least one French Block B class, and continuing to promote complementary courses with a sustainability component.
Goal 2.3 Find opportunities for students to work on projects evaluating and finding solutions for Vanier within the context of a course. The objective is to highlight student projects and have at least two sustainability projects initiated every year.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
2018-2023 Sustainability Action Plan
Goal: 1.3: Community links: To follow up with Architectural Technology partnership with Ville St-Laurent’s Decelles street project (among others). Continue to develop partnerships.
Goal: 4. Help educate various College groups (students, staff, employees) about the importance of waste management, sustainable transportation, water consumption etc. Objective is to create awareness campaigns for these topics with the aim at reducing consumption in general and consumption of water, transition to sustainable transportation methods etc.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
2018-2023 Sustainability Action Plan
Goal 3.6: Energy use – Continue to reduce energy consumption in heating and electricity in the College. Promote the continued institution of energy-saving measures in all purchasing, renovation and building projects as well as supporting the College in tracking energy consumption.
Goal 3.4: Water – Reduce our consumption of water by 10% through technological and educational initiatives. To keep replacing urinals and water fountains, as they need to be replaced, with smarter designs.
Goal 3.2 Waste Management – Reduce our waste output by 20%, Recycle 50% of Vanier’s outgoing waste. An objective is to establish areas that need recycling stations and install them as needed and explore compost options.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainable investment/finance; or wellbeing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | No |
| SDG Accord | Yes |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | No |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Indigenous Education Protocol for Colleges and Institutes (CICan)
The CICan Indigenous Education Protocol is an aspirational agreement for postsecondary institutions in Canada that includes 7 guiding principles that emerged from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with regards to Education
https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/policyfocus/indigenous-learners/protocol/
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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