| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.07 |
| Liaison | Julien-Pierre Lacombe |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
École de Technologie Supérieure
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Julien-Pierre
Lacombe Mr Sustainable office |
Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
In 2019, ÉTS committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. By 2021, this was achieved! ÉTS became the first carbon-neutral university in Montreal and the second in Quebec. However, it is the only one to do so by purchasing Gold Standard credits. ÉTS has achieved carbon neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 by adopting the approach: measure, reduce, offset. It has developed a unique and innovative system that allows it to not only offset its footprint through the purchase of Gold Standard certified carbon credits, but also to invest in research projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions (see FRECC in credit AC10). In addition, ÉTS is committed to maintaining its leadership in energy efficiency by continuing to develop major energy efficiency projects on its campus. Finally, ÉTS wishes to design future developments on its campus in a carbon-neutral manner. In addition, ÉTS is currently developing its Scope 3 emissions reduction strategy.
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Air & Climate
Energy
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A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Research on various sustainable development issues is very important at ÉTS. No less than 42% of its professor-researchers have expertise and carry out research related to sustainable development. The themes are vast and diversified, for example energy efficiency, renewable energies, sustainable buildings, sustainable mobility, technologies for reducing GHG emissions, sustainable procurement, the circular economy, climate change modelling, hydrology, environmental engineering fields (water, air, soil, waste management, etc.), responsible aeronautics, sustainable information and communication technologies (Sustainable ICT), urban agriculture, etc. ÉTS is proud to be a monofaculty engineering university that is also involved in sustainable development. We make a strong and concrete contribution to engineering for society and the environment.
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Campus Engagement
Public Engagement
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Name of a third highlighted program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
In 2020, ÉTS created the Sustainable Development Team. It is composed of a sustainability officer, a sustainable development communication advisor and at least two interns each year. It reports directly to the Secretary General, who is one of ÉTS's senior managers.In doing so, ÉTS has confirmed the strategic importance of sustainable development for the organization, its desire for the team to have a cross-cutting influence and its desire to become a committed leader in the field. Since its inception, value-added projects have multiplied and the internal and external reputation is very good.The SD Knowledge and Culture Survey (EN6) revealed that over 86% of the ÉTS community members find the university's sustainable practices good, excellent or exemplary!
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Public Engagement
Coordination & Planning
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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