| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.32 |
| Liaison | Robert Monico |
| Submission Date | Aug. 23, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Fleming College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.50 / 4.00 |
Trish
O'Connor Special Projects Leader Academic/ Human Resources |
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
Fleming's new Strategic Plan Our Fleming Our Future has a Mission:
To empower our students with the innovative education, research and real-world experiences they need to build better lives, better communities, and a better world.
2017-2020 Strategic Mandate Agreement
3. Discovery and Innovation. We will expand the program and applied research activity related to the developing low-carbon economy and sustainability, including growth in our Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies and the launch of a new Centre for Sustainable Municipalities that will provide a one-stop-shop for municipalities related to infrastructure and infrastructure services
4. Sustainability. We will deepen and expand our expertise and programming related to sustainability in both natural and built environments. We will pursue our commitment to a low-carbon economy and to the UNESCO-UNEVOC (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training) criteria for a green campus, a green curriculum, a green community, green research, and a green culture. We have achieved a Silver rating in the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS). Fleming Colleges Strategic Mandate Agreement
The College is also a signatory to the CICan Pan-Canadian Sustainability Protocol. Fleming signed the Protocol in 2019 see link
A copy of the strategic plan:
The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the sustainability plan:
The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have other published plans that address sustainability or include measurable sustainability objectives (e.g. campus master plan, physical campus plan, diversity plan, human resources plan)? :
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
Frost Campus Master Plan sets plans and initiatives for sustainability - including an (additional) green roof and outdoor experiential classrooms (focused on the School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences and Biodiversity on campus). http://flemingcollege.ca/frostplan
The Sutherland Campus interior space plan focuses on retrofits for energy conservation and efficiency. Our Kawartha Trade and Technology Centre provides a living lab experience for our trades and technology programs in green building and alternative energy. Fleming recently completed extensive upgrades to HVAC, boilers, lighting, and insulation to achieve a projected annual reduction of 414 eMT CO2 and this was planned in a proposal under the Ontario Greenhouse Gas Campus Retrofit Program that was based on targets in the 2013-2018 Sustainability Plan. This includes the addition of a transportation hub to support expanded public transit.https://department.flemingcollege.ca/csic/attachment/183/download
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Fleming's 2013-2018 Sustainability Plan contains specific targets to increase sustainability across the curriculum (based on a baseline survey of 2012) by a factor of 50%. Fleming's latest Academic Plan (2015-2018) committed to the inclusion of Fleming's learning outcome in 100% of the diploma programs. The new plan 2019-2022 will be published shortly and continues with measurable targets while increasing carbon reduction targets to align with the Paris Accord. An annual action plan, approved by the College Steering Committee, which includes the sustainability and climate action targets in the draft plan has been published and is attached.
Measurable Objectives and timeframes included in the plans referenced above include: Incorporating the Sustainability Learning Outcome into required courses in 75% of Diploma programs by Fall 2016 (achieved) and 100% by 2018 (Academic Plan, Business Plan) (currently 88% of diplomas), achieving a STARS Silver Rating by 2018 (Strategic Plan), increasing the number of courses with sustainability content by 50% by 2018 (Five Year Sustainability Plan), Also included are goals to integrate sustainability into the co-curricular record ( achieved) and into curriculum and program reviews (achieved). See most recent annual report of the summary of goals: https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Sustainability/2017-18-Fleming-College-Annual-Sustainability-Report-accessible-version-final.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Fleming's Strategic Plan - Our Fleming Our Future commits to creating an Applied Research Development Strategy and to expand our research in ALL Fleming programs, contributing to innovation in Canada across all fields, while also "finding solutions to issues with which our own municipalities and regional are grappling with". Our regions, primarily, Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes, have aggressive and comprehensive sustainability and climate action plans, addressing both mitigation and adaptation to climate change for community resiliency. The plan targets range from ensuring a healthy natural environment to supporting community members who are more vulnerable to climate change, such as seniors and the food and housing insecure.
Fleming's sustainability plan commits to increase the number of research activities. This includes alternative water and wastewater technologies**, aquaculture, and additional areas of research, such as healthy aging, early childhood development with an eco-stewardship focus, and the use of Indigenous Knowledge in solving problems. Fleming has conducted an inventory of current research projects to ascertain the baseline percentage of projects relating to sustainability. This inventory comprises our baseline for measurable progress.
**This builds upon our current research strengths which have focused on alternative wastewater treatment through the Centre for Advanced Water and Wastewater. The Centre conducts world-class research in using the natural biological processes of constructed wetlands to treat wastewater and other contaminants, with expertise in Northern Canadian communities.
Finally, Fleming is a member of the recently designated Peterborough Kawartha and Haliburton Regional Centre of Expertise in Sustainability Education and commits to completing one research project per year. Currently, Fleming is a partner in a multi-institutional, international study in Indigenous education for sustainability and best practices in quality education for Indigenous learners hosted by the UN and the UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability (York University). Publication planned for 2021.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Goals from the Five Year Sustainable Plan include; increasing internal partnerships to advance sustainability to 3 / year in 2016, '17, '18 (Five Year Sustainability Plan), 3 Awareness Surveys on Sustainability and 6 Outreach vehicles/events per year. (all achieved thus far) The plan has the following targets for engagement; increase the number of external partnerships to advance sustainability to 6 / year in each year of the Five Year Sustainability Plan (achieved thus far).
Action Plan goals have included expanding outreach to external audiences which have been achieved through Conference Presentations locally, regionally and internationally as well as by establishing a publicly available website and Twitter and Facebook accounts.
Fleming is a partner in the World Wildlife Fund Living Planet at Campus initiative https://campus.wwf.ca/ designed to foster sustainability leaders among post-secondary students. The Memorandum of Understanding between WWF and Fleming includes commitments to host annual events in partnership with WWF (target two per year) that engages the campus community. Events include our annual Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up Event and tabling at student outreach events.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Targets for community engagement - target in the five-year plan is six community partnerships annually which advance sustainability in the community and active participation in the community by sustainability planning.
The Director of the Office of Sustainability is a member of Sustainable Peterborough Coordinating Committee and Climate Change Task Force, the City of Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan Steering Committee, as well as the local member of parliament, Honourable Maryam Monsef's Council on Arts, Culture, Health, and Environmental Sustainability.
The local City of Kawartha Lake and Frost Campus have an MOU agreeing to a minimum of two sustainability initiatives each year (minimum).
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Total annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) per weighted campus user - target to reduce by 10%. New reduction targets in the draft plan (2019-2022) are a 30% reduction by 2030 and 80% by 2050 to align with the Paris and Canada's Pan Canadian targets.
The new action plan includes the targets with the commitments of 30% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Sustainability/Sustainability-Action-Plan-2019-20.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The new draft sustainability plan will require all new buildings to be built to LEED Gold standard.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Energy target in the five-year Sustainability Plan - reduce by 15% across all campuses.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Yes, local food targets in sustainability plan - "percentage of local/sustainable content in food provided by 3rd party food service provider - achieve 40%" (2013-2018). The new action plan maintains this target https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Sustainability/Sustainability-Action-Plan-2019-20.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Fleming's draft sustainabilty and climate action plan ('19-'22) requires all campuses to have a sustainable landscape plan by 2022.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Yes, alternative transportation targets in the five-year plan - the target is 50% for students and 20% for staff. Baseline modal transportation survey - Year 1, 3 and 5 of the plan. One survey has been completed to date. The new action plan increases the target for students to 60%. https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Sustainability/Sustainability-Action-Plan-2019-20.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Yes, targets in the five-year plan - reduce waste by 10% across all campuses. The new action plan has increased the increased target to 20% and waste diversion to 70%. https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Sustainability/Sustainability-Action-Plan-2019-20.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Yes - water targets in the five-year plan - reduce by 10% across all campuses. The new action plan has increased the target to 20%. https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Sustainability/Sustainability-Action-Plan-2019-20.pdf.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Fleming's new Strategic Plan Commits to "ensure all staff and students feel support by ensuring we are meeting the needs of diverse populations and enrich our communities" - we are committed to working with Indigenous communities to integrate Indigenous knowledge and experience into our curriculum. The plans commit to "meeting the needs of diverse populations among our staff and students in culturally safe and inclusive ways and providing an accessible campus and accessible learning services, supports for under-represented groups and for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Action plans are underway to develop measurable targets for diversity and exclusivity.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Fleming's new Strategic Plan Commits to a "Welcoming Place" and ensuring that all staff and students feel supported by ensuring we are meeting the needs of a diverse population and enriching our communities.
Fleming's last engagement survey (held every two years) was in 2018 with a 70% response rate. An employee engagement action plan, with measurable targets, is underway. Fleming's Senior administration has selected two objectives to focus on in 19/20 as a result of the survey responses.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body (e.g. a mission statement that specifically includes sustainability and is endorsed by the Board of Trustees)? :
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
Flemings Aspiration for Sustainability
"Our Aspiration for Sustainability represents a desired and envisioned future state of Fleming College:
Fleming College's programs and practices demonstrate its commitment to building a sustainable future socially, economically, and environmentally for staff, students and the wider community".
The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
The above is the definition in Fleming's five-year sustainability plan. The following represents the wording of Fleming's Board Policy (2007):
Sir Sandford Fleming College will strive to be an environmental leader, recognized nationally and internationally for modeling environmentally progressive approaches to the design and operation of its buildings, and the stewardship of College lands and resources. The College will ensure that the curriculum is integrated with the operation of the buildings and care of lands, thus providing learning opportunities as well as continuous enhancement of the environmental program.
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | --- |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | --- |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | --- |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | --- |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | --- |
| UN Global Compact | --- |
| 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:
The ACCC Pan-Canadian Protocol on Sustainability - Fleming was a signatory in 2010
Fleming was also a signatory to the higher education open letter submission, sent to the Ministers of COP 21 proceedings in Paris.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://flemingcollege.ca/services/office-of-sustainability
http://flemingcollege.ca/frostplan
Please note that Fleming's five-year Sustainability Plan 2013-2018 is in the process of being replaced by a new three-year Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (2019-2022), aligned with a newly released College Strategic Plan (June 26, 2019). The new Sustainability plan may not be approved until the fall. The current annual action plan, which reflects the new targets, has been attached. Taken together, the 2013-2018 Sustainability Plan and 2019/2020 annual action plan represent current plan targets. Once approved, the new Sustainable and Climate Action Plan 2019-2022 and which will include all targets will be published.
http://flemingcollege.ca/services/office-of-sustainability
http://flemingcollege.ca/frostplan
Please note that Fleming's five-year Sustainability Plan 2013-2018 is in the process of being replaced by a new three-year Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (2019-2022), aligned with a newly released College Strategic Plan (June 26, 2019). The new Sustainability plan may not be approved until the fall. The current annual action plan, which reflects the new targets, has been attached. Taken together, the 2013-2018 Sustainability Plan and 2019/2020 annual action plan represent current plan targets. Once approved, the new Sustainable and Climate Action Plan 2019-2022 and which will include all targets will be published.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.