| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.74 |
| Liaison | Taryn Wilkinson |
| Submission Date | Oct. 3, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Niagara College Canada
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Krystle
Grimaldi Research Project Manager Research and Innovation |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
Sustainability research at Niagara College focuses on increasing productivity and efficiency to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of small and medium size enterprises in Niagara and beyond. Project areas include:
• Automation
• Process Improvement
• Product Design and Development
• Product Re-Design and Improvement
• Software Development
• Precision Agriculture Technology Development
• Organizational Sustainability and Carbon Management
• Ecosystem Restoration
• Environmental Field and Lab Studies
• Horticulture and Greenhouse Research
Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
The project areas outlined in the definition are cross referenced against the research projects that are being completed to determine if they would meet the criteria of "sustainable research". The Niagara Research staff collectively determine which projects meet the criteria of "sustainable research" during the initial project phases.
Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
The website URL where the sustainability research inventory is posted (required if claiming Part 3 of the credit):
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.