| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.92 |
| Liaison | Julien-Pierre Lacombe |
| Submission Date | Nov. 14, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
École de Technologie Supérieure
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Julien-Pierre
Lacombe Mr Sustainable office |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The website presents ÉTS' commitments to sustainable development, the main SD actions, the various SD actors, action plans, assessments as well as opportunities for involvement on campus.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
It is not a newsletter exclusively on sustainable development, but there are SD sections in the newsletters sent weekly to students and monthly to employees.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Tributerre student committee has a Facebook where they raise awareness of SD and promote their various conferences and activities.
The ÉTS Student Association Sustainable Development Fund (FDDAÉÉTS) has a website that explains how to apply for a grant for a SD project. It includes web forms for applying, a description of some funded projects, etc. The FDDAÉÉTS also has a Facebook page on which it promotes various projects it funds and sustainability initiatives.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Various student writers cover news and activities related to SD in the student newspaper L'Heuristique.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Substance ÉTS is a science news site that allows members of the ÉTS community of students, professors, researchers, professionals and entrepreneurs to submit and broadcast articles. The topics cover their activities, in terms of research, innovation, entrepreneurship and their impact on industry, as well as academic and social experience. Lots of sustainability related content are published on this website every month.
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 :
In the LEED Platinum-certified Phase IV student residence, there are about ten educational panels on building sustainability that inform occupants about the ecological elements of the building and encourage them to take sustainable actions by proposing various actions that can be easily carried out.
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
In the cafeteria of the University, operated by the Compass group, several healthy, vegetarian, local, organic, fair trade and other food choices are promoted. These choices are promoted through displays, television ads, tasting booths, etc.
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:
New employees attend a guided tour and information session on the university's SD initiatives.
Thematic guided tours are regularly organized by groups of students, teachers or employees. For example, a guided tour of one of our sustainable buildings.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
A web section called "Sustainable Transport" on which you can find all the information on incentives for active transportation, public transit and electric transportation.
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:
The ÉTS Bicycle Repair and Adjustment Centre (CRABE) is a cooperative bicycle repair shop. It allows members of the university community to share the tools, equipment and knowledge necessary to ensure the proper functioning of their bicycles. CRABE also offers training workshops that, in addition to sharing knowledge, rehabilitate old bicycles that are made available to students or offered to community organizations in the neighbourhood.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
In the LEED Platinum-certified Phase IV student residence, there are about ten educational panels on building sustainability that inform occupants about the ecological elements of the building and encourage them to take sustainable actions by proposing various actions that can be easily carried out.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
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A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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