Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
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Overall Score | 65.88 |
Liaison | Joséanne Bélanger-Gravel |
Submission Date | June 3, 2019 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Polytechnique Montréal
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Shirley
Fagnen Sustainable Development Advisor Sustainable Development Office |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
Since 2005-2006, Polytechnique has a central sustainability website where all the information regarding sustainability on the campus is available: undergraduate and graduate programs, transportation, waste management, energy and water management, how to get involved, etc.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Since 2014, Polytechnique has a Facebook page focused on sustainability. The page is called "Polytechnique Développement durable" and has more than 3400 followers (as of May 2019).
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Articles are often written for the student newspaper but not on a regular basis.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
All theses and dissertations from Polytechnique are available online through PolyPublie. Student research on sustainability can be retrieved in this repository.
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Polytechnique's Lassonde buildings are LEED GOLD certified (for new construction). A sign is displayed at the main entrance of the first building, explaining its features.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
At Polytechnique's main food service counters, posters about faire trade certifications are displayed (all of the coffee sold at Polytechnique is fair trade certified). There is also signage regarding vegetarian food in the main cafeteria.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Sustainable Grounds Signage
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Two Fridays a month, the public is invited to a visit of the campus, which highlights the green features of the Lassonde buildings.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
The Sustainability Office created an entire page with detailed information regarding sustainable transportation infrastructure.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
In 2017, Polytechnique developped an action plan for sustainable transportation. Part of this project was to develop a dynamic map showing all the sustainable transportation alternatives to come to Polytechnique.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
The Sustainability Office produces short videos on how to manage waste, how to compost, etc. The videos are displayed on YouTube and internal communications are made to promote them (via e-mail and the Facebook page).
Since 2017, a Moodle page "L'ingénieur et le développement durable" (Sustainable development and engineering) is open to the entire Polytechnique community. It contains videos, tools and resources, ISO and other standards, etc.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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