| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.90 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Jan. 23, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.50 / 4.00 |
Margret
Asmuss Sustainability coordinator The office of sustainability |
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Published Plans That Address Sustainability
Strategic Plan
Yes
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
From the University of Saskatchewan's Third Integrated Plan: Promise and Potential: "One of the drivers of creativity is our desire to contribute to social, environmental and economic sustainability in our immediate environment and around the world. Our sustainability goals cross the traditional lines of teaching, research, operations, administration and service and call on all of us to find new ways to work together in service of global goals. One form of sustainability is the stewardship of the natural environment in a socially and economically responsible manner that meets the needs of both present and future generations. In this regard, our vision is that every member of the campus community will act sustainably and will make informed choices in all areas of campus life: education, research, operations, governance and community engagement. In the second planning cycle, members of our community worked together to develop a Campus Sustainability Plan. In this planning cycle, we will identify three or four concrete initiatives that will serve as prototype projects in the first year and which will result in demonstrable gains for enhanced sustainability on campus. We will identify the actions required and costs associated with implementing the University and College Presidents’ Climate Change Statement of Action for Canada, to which the university is a signatory. We will encourage members of the campus community to make individual and collective choices in their daily lives to be responsible participants in the local and global communities.
A copy of the strategic plan:
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The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Sustainability Plan
Yes
A copy of the sustainability plan:
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The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
Climate Action Plan
Yes
A copy of the climate action plan:
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The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Other Published Plans
Yes
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
Foundational Document on Aboriginal Initiatives: https://aboriginal.usask.ca/about/vision-and-strategy.php
Core Area Master Plan: http://facilities.usask.ca/documents/master_plan_final.pdf
Measurable Sustainability Objectives
Curriculum
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Third Integrated Planning Cycle (2012-2016):
• Produce and publish an inventory of sustainability-focused and sustainability-related courses, programs and immersive experiences.
• Develop the methodology for a sustainability literacy assessment involving an initial and follow-up assessment of the sustainability literacy of a defined cohort of undergraduate students.
• Establish a program of small grants to support the incorporation of sustainability into programs and courses, with the goal of facilitating the revision of 5 to 7 courses per year.
By the end of the Four Integrated Planning Cycle (2016-2020)
• Establish a library collected focused on sustainability to support sustainability courses and sustainability content in courses.
• Establish one sustainability immersive experience appropriate to the context of our university.
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Research
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Third Integrated Planning Cycle (2012-2016);
• Develop and publish a sustainability research inventory identifying research centres, laboratories, departments and faculty members whose research focuses on, or is related to, sustainability.
• Develop a plan to facilitate linkages between U of S researchers to facilitate research linkages across departmental and disciplinary boundaries and the university’s signature research areas, with implementation to occur during the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle (2016-2020).
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Campus Engagement
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Third Integrated Planning Cycle (2012-2016):
• Establish a jointly administered sustainability student group grant program with the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union.
• Create an annual summer student position to provide gardening education and facilitation to community garden participants.
By the end of the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle (2016-2020):
• Provide Energy Awareness Training to at least 50 units on campus
• Establish a multi category sustainability award that celebrates the sustainability achievements of members of the campus community.
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Public Engagement
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Third Integrated Planning Cycle (2012-2016):
• Host at least one event jointly with the Saskatchewan Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainability.
• Through cyclical renewal of signage, include "Green Features" on all new campus wayfinding and informational signage.
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Air & Climate
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Our reduction target is reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 2006/2007 levels by 2020, which equates to a GHG level of 128,800 MT eCO2..
From the Climate Action Plan
Buildings
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle (2016-2020);
• Formalize LEED-EBOM as the standard for U of S building Operations and Maintenance practices.
• Implement Energy Management Information Systems for all building on campus.
• Develop and facilitate the approval of a Green Building Policy that covers all university-owned buildings.
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Energy
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Our goal is reduce energy consumption by 5% annually until the end of the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle.
From our Energy and Water Conservation Policy: http://policies.usask.ca/policies/health-safety-and-environment/energy-and-water-conservation.php
Food & Dining
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle (2016-2020);
• Develop and implement a comprehensive food waste composting strategy.
• Develop and implement sustainability requirements for food service franchises operating on campus, initially to be followed voluntarily, later to be integrated into new contractual agreements with franchises.
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Grounds
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Third Integrated Planning Cycle (2012-2016):
• Develop and implement an integrated pest management plan that covers 100% of the university’s core landscaped lands.
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Purchasing
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of Goals:
By the end of Third Integrated Planning Cycle (2012-2016):
• Develop a mechanism to optimize the purchase of EPEAT Silver or higher computer equipment purchased by the university, with the goal of 100% of purchases attaining this standard.
By the end of the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle (2016-2020):
• Develop and implement a vendor code of conduct to establish standards for the social and environmental responsibilities of vendors on campus.
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Transportation
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Third Integrated Planning Cycle (2012-2016):
• Transition Parking Services to Parking and Transportation Services to facilitate better ongoing support for alternative transportation on campus.
• Establish a subsidized bus pass, similar to the U-Pass for undergraduate students, for graduate students, faculty and staff.
• Instigate the completion of a Transportation Demand Management Plan and Strategy to guide future transportation planning on campus.
By the end of the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle (2016-2020):
• Develop and implement policy governing idling of University fleet vehicles, non-University service vehicles and privately-owned vehicles.
From Campus Sustainability Plan
Waste
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Selection of objectives:
By the end of the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle:
• Divert 90 % of normal waste streams (non construction; non hazardous waste) through from landfill
• Divert from landfill a minimum of 50% by weight of construction/demolition waste.
From Campus Sustainability Plan and Facilities Management Second Integrated Plan.
Water
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Our goal is reduce water consumption by 5% annually until the end of the Fourth Integrated Planning Cycle.
From our Energy and Water Conservation Policy: http://policies.usask.ca/policies/health-safety-and-environment/energy-and-water-conservation.php
Diversity & Affordability
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
To achieve Aboriginal enrolment at 15% of our total enrolment by 2020, including persons who self-identify as First Nation, Métis, or Inuit.
From the Third Integrated Plan
http://www.usask.ca/ipa/integrated-plans/third-integrated-plan.php
Investment & Finance
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Wellbeing & Work
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
A Wellness Strategy is currently being developed.
Other Impact Areas
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Optional Fields
Yes
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
Sustainability is integrated in our statement of Mission, Vision and Values.
Our mission
The University of Saskatchewan advances the aspirations of the people of the province and beyond through interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to discovering, teaching, sharing, integrating, preserving, and applying knowledge, including the creative arts, to build a rich cultural community. An innovative, accessible, and welcoming place for students, educators, and researchers from around the world, we serve the public good by connecting discovery, teaching, and outreach, by promoting diversity and meaningful change, and by preparing students for enriching careers and fulfilling lives as engaged global citizens.
Our vision
We will contribute to a sustainable future by being among the best in the world in areas of special and emerging strengths, through outstanding research, scholarly, and artistic work that addresses the needs and aspirations of our region and the world, and through exceptional teaching and engagement.
We will be an outstanding institution of research, learning, knowledge-keeping, reconciliation, and inclusion with and by Indigenous peoples and communities.
Our principles and values
A belief in principles vital to our institution and a commitment to key values—ways of conducting ourselves—constitute the raison d'être of our mission and vision.
The University of Saskatchewan community believes in the following principles:
•Academic freedom
•Collaboration
•Commitment to community
•Different ways of knowing, learning, and being
•Diversity, equality, and human dignity
•Excellence
•A healthy work and learning environment
•Innovation, curiosity, and creativity
•Openness, transparency, and accountability
•Reconciliation
•Sustainability
The University of Saskatchewan community is committed to acting in accordance with the following values:
•Collegiality
•Fairness and equitable treatment
•Inclusiveness
•Integrity, honesty, and ethical behaviour
•Respect
The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
Sustainability is the stewardship of the natural environment in a socially and economically responsible manner that meets the needs of both present and future generations.
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 |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | No |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | Yes |
| 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:
University and College Presidents’ Climate Change Statement of Action for Canada (UCPCCS)
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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