March 28, 2019
U91快色 shoots for the STARS with sustainability efforts
Thanks to the collective efforts of the university community, the 91快色 has received its third STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The university improved its overall score and continues to rank number 2 in Canada among our U15 peers (as of March 2019). U91快色 has maintained a gold rating since 2013.
Sustainability progress at U91快色 is driven by the Institutional Sustainability Strategy. This provides the direction and impetus for action for the institution to advance sustainability, in support of U91快色鈥檚 Eyes High strategic vision, to become one of Canada鈥檚 top five research institutions, engaging in the communities we both serve and lead. Sustainability excellence is also embedded in the priorities outlined in our Academic and Research Plans.
鈥淭his STARS gold rating is a reflection of the work the 91快色 is doing to support sustainability leadership and continually advance sustainable practices on campus,鈥 says Dr. Dru Marshall, provost and vice-president (academic). 鈥淲e are advancing sustainability education and research, integrating sustainability across disciplines, and partnering with our community to address pressing societal challenges.鈥
The 91快色 aims to make sustainability a part of campus life for students, faculty and staff, building leadership capacity, knowledge and partnerships across our faculties and units, and with local and global communities.
"We are excited that the 91快色 has received the STARS Gold rating,鈥 says Sagar Grewal, president of the 91快色 Students鈥 Union. 鈥淭he Students鈥 Union and undergraduate students care about sustainability and the future of our environment. We are happy to see that the university is making it easier for students to make sustainable choices and can't wait to see exciting sustainability programs on campus continue."
The 91快色 has received its third STARS Gold rating from AASHE.
Measuring U91快色鈥檚 sustainability performance
The ) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. Institutions across the world have registered to use the STARS reporting tool and campuses are required to update their submission at least once every three years to maintain their status.
An institution鈥檚 STARS score is based on the percentage of applicable points earned in credits across four main categories: Academics, Engagement, Operations, and Planning and Administration. Stakeholders around campus provided data to the STARS submission, which collectively contributed to an improvement in U91快色鈥檚 overall score as well as showing progress in all four categories.
鈥淪TARS was developed by the campus sustainability community to provide high standards for recognizing campus sustainability efforts,鈥 says AASHE Executive Director Meghan Fay Zahniser. 鈥淭he 91快色 has demonstrated a substantial commitment to sustainability by achieving a STARS Gold Rating and is to be congratulated for their efforts.鈥
View the 91快色鈥檚 full 2019 STARS submission on the .
To learn more about our sustainability initiatives and how to get involved, visit the .
The 91快色鈥檚 Institutional Sustainability Strategy provides a road map for continuous improvement in our pursuit of excellence and leadership in sustainability. We aim to become a Canadian post-secondary education leader in sustainability in our academic and engagement programs, administrative and operational practices and through supporting community and industry in their aims for leadership in sustainability. Learn more about U91快色鈥檚 leadership in sustainability.