Western University
London, ON, CA
| Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted | Executive Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver - expired | 52.11 | Aug. 21, 2014 | Mary-Lee Townsend | Aug. 22, 2011 | Download |
Due to the geographical location; the size of the facility; operational boundaries; as well as facility or land ownership; the following facilities were excluded (*unless nominated in the Innovation credit) from the assessment for the University of Western Ontario (Western):
- Gibbons Lodge,
- Institute for Chemicals and Fuel from Alternative Resources,
- Plant Field Station,
- Museum of Ontario Archaeology,
- Research Park-London,
- Insurance Research Lab for Better Homes,
- Continuing Studies at Western,
- Elginfield Observatory,
- Delaware Radio Observatory,
- Windermere Manor, and
- Fanshawe Boat House.
The affiliated colleges, Brescia University College, Huron University College and King’s University College were also exempted from the assessment as UWO does not regulate the colleges' operations or facilities.
Most of UWO’s operations and facilities are within the Main Campus, which also has a larger area compared to other Western facilities. Therefore, the environmental and socio-economic impacts are best represented by the Main Campus.
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Student Sustainability Educators Program | Complete |
| Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign | Complete |
| Sustainability in New Student Orientation | Complete |
| Sustainability Outreach and Publications | Complete |
| Student Group | Complete |
| Organic Garden | Complete |
| Model Room in a Residence Hall | Not Pursuing |
| Themed Housing | Complete |
| Sustainable Enterprise | Complete |
| Sustainability Events | Complete |
| Outdoors Program | Complete |
| Themed Semester or Year | Not Applicable |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Course Identification | Complete |
| Sustainability-Focused Courses | Complete |
| Sustainability-Related Courses | Complete |
| Sustainability Courses by Department | Complete |
| Sustainability Learning Outcomes | Complete |
| Undergraduate Program in Sustainability | Complete |
| Graduate Program in Sustainability | Complete |
| Sustainability Immersive Experience | Complete |
| Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing |
| Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Research Identification | Complete |
| Faculty Involved in Sustainability Research | Complete |
| Departments Involved in Sustainability Research | Complete |
| Sustainability Research Incentives | Complete |
| Interdisciplinary Research in Tenure and Promotion | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Building Operations and Maintenance | Complete |
| Building Design and Construction | Complete |
| Indoor Air Quality | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory | Complete |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction | Complete |
| Air Travel Emissions | Complete |
| Local Offsets Program | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage Purchasing | Complete |
| Trayless Dining | Complete |
| Vegan Dining | Complete |
| Trans-Fats | Complete |
| Guidelines for Franchisees | Complete |
| Pre-Consumer Food Waste Composting | Complete |
| PostConsumer Food Waste Composting | Complete |
| Food Donation | Complete |
| Recycled Content Napkins | Complete |
| Reusable Mug Discounts | Complete |
| Reusable To-Go Containers | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Building Energy Consumption | Complete |
| Clean and Renewable Energy | Complete |
| Timers for Temperature Control | Complete |
| Lighting Sensors | Complete |
| LED Lighting | Complete |
| Vending Machine Sensors | Complete |
| Energy Management System | Complete |
| Energy Metering | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Integrated Pest Management | Complete |
| Native Plants | Complete |
| Wildlife Habitat | Complete |
| Tree Campus USA | Not Applicable |
| Snow and Ice Removal | Complete |
| Compost | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Computer Purchasing | Complete |
| Cleaning Products Purchasing | Complete |
| Office Paper Purchasing | Complete |
| Vendor Code of Conduct | Complete |
| Historically Underutilized Businesses | Complete |
| Local Businesses | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Campus Fleet | Complete |
| Student Commute Modal Split | Complete |
| Employee Commute Modal Split | Complete |
| Bicycle Sharing | Complete |
| Facilities for Bicyclists | Complete |
| Bicycle Plan | Complete |
| Mass Transit | Complete |
| Condensed Work Week | Complete |
| Telecommuting | Complete |
| Carpool/Vanpool Matching | Complete |
| Cash-out of Parking | Complete |
| Carpool Discount | Complete |
| Local Housing | Complete |
| Prohibiting Idling | Not Applicable |
| Car Sharing | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Waste Reduction | Complete |
| Waste Diversion | Complete |
| Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Complete |
| Electronic Waste Recycling Program | Complete |
| Hazardous Waste Management | Complete |
| Materials Exchange | Complete |
| Limiting Printing | Complete |
| Materials Online | Complete |
| Chemical Reuse Inventory | Complete |
| Move-In Waste Reduction | Complete |
| Move-Out Waste Reduction | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Water Consumption | Complete |
| Stormwater Management | Complete |
| Waterless Urinals | Complete |
| Building Water Metering | Complete |
| Non-Potable Water Usage | Complete |
| Xeriscaping | Complete |
| Weather-Informed Irrigation | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Coordination | Complete |
| Strategic Plan | Complete |
| Physical Campus Plan | Complete |
| Sustainability Plan | Complete |
| Climate Action Plan | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Diversity and Equity Coordination | Complete |
| Measuring Campus Diversity Culture | Complete |
| Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups | Complete |
| Support Programs for Future Faculty | Complete |
| Affordability and Access Programs | Complete |
| Gender Neutral Housing | Not Pursuing |
| Employee Training Opportunities | Complete |
| Student Training Opportunities | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Compensation | Complete |
| Employee Satisfaction Evaluation | Not Pursuing |
| Staff Professional Development in Sustainability | Complete |
| Sustainability in New Employee Orientation | Complete |
| Employee Sustainability Educators Program | Not Pursuing |
| Childcare | Complete |
| Employee Wellness Program | Complete |
| Socially Responsible Retirement Plan | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Committee on Socially Responsible Investment | Not Pursuing |
| Shareholder Advocacy | Complete |
| Positive Sustainability Investments | Complete |
| Student-Managed SRI Fund | Complete |
| Socially Responsible Investment Policy | Complete |
| Investment Disclosure | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Community Sustainability Partnerships | Complete |
| Inter-Campus Collaboration on Sustainability | Complete |
| Sustainability in Continuing Education | Complete |
| Community Service Participation | Complete |
| Community Service Hours | Complete |
| Sustainability Policy Advocacy | Complete |
| Trademark Licensing | Not Pursuing |
| Graduation Pledge | Not Pursuing |
| Community Service on Transcripts | Not Pursuing |
| Farmers' Market | Not Applicable |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Innovation 1 | Complete |
| Innovation 2 | Complete |
| Innovation 3 | Not Pursuing |
| Innovation 4 | Complete |
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