Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 37.63 |
Liaison | Emma Shipalesky |
Submission Date | March 23, 2012 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
PAE-4: Sustainability Plan
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Sheryl
Hansen Consultant Organizational Development Services |
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Does the institution have a sustainability plan that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of how multiple stakeholder groups were involved in developing the plan:
In 2007 NAIT completed a re-branding process which allowed for the realignment of its guiding principles and key directions through a strategic visioning process. It was determined through this process that NAIT needed to make a bigger commitment to sustainable practices.
Environmental initiatives have been formally a part of the NAIT culture since the evolution of ecoNAIT (originally the NASA environmental committee) in 2005 and the Respect NAITure committee in 2006. EcoNAIT, founded by Conrad Nobert, is a staff grass roots committee dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and championing new initiatives. The respect NAITure committee’s focus has been to inform staff and students of the new Clean Air Policy as well as to promote litter free spaces and a professional atmosphere. Increased awareness for the environment has resulted from the work of both committees.
To help coordinate programs aimed at transforming the Institute into a showcase of sustainability NAIT hired its first Sustainability Officer. In order to achieve such goals a diverse task force was needed to develop a sustainability strategy. The mandate of the sustainability task force is to bring into focus the efforts of various departments, groups and committees on campus. As a result, the task force is composed of representatives from ecoNAIT, Food Services, Health and Safety, NAITSA, School of Resources and Environmental Management, Campus Sport and Wellness Operations, Capital Projects, Materials Management, Maintenance and Operations, Custodial Services, Corporate Communications, Energy Management, AUPE and NASA.
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A brief description of the plan’s measurable goals :
The Sustainability Strategy was designed around the three pillars of sustainability; Social Equity, Ecological Responsibility and Economic Health. Each of the sections contains a working definition, as well as the related project summaries and any future initiatives. Future initiatives are generated from looking at best practices, researching what other post-secondary schools are doing and talking with NAIT faculty and staff.
Social Equity
Engage our staff, students and community in improving health and safety while becoming a leader in sustainability.
Ecological Integrity
Respecting and limiting our impact on our natural world and its processes.
Economic Viability
Optimize our infrastructure while enhancing our capital asset base and maintaining economic viability.
SOCIAL
Affiliation with other environmental groups
Bike Racks
Capstone Research Projects
COOP - Applied & Experiential Learning
Corporate Challenge
Donating surplus food to charities.
ecoNAIT
Ergonomic Assessments
Fair Trade practices
Feel Great @ NAIT
Fitness Centre
Fitness Classes
Food Services is 70% trans fat free
Green chemistry practices
Improve Transit Access to NAIT
Inservice
Internal communication methods
Member of Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence
Organic Coffee
Ride Share Initiative
Safe Walk program
Sustainability Officer
Wellness Wednesday
ECOLOGICAL
Asbestos Management
Biodegradable cutlery/plates
Bottle Recycling
Elimination of single use condiments
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper
Fuel Cell research
Green Cleaning
Low-foaming hand soaps
Oxy-Biodegradable bags at bookstore
Paper & Cardboard Recycling
Pool water recycling
Recycling cooking oil
ECONOMIC
Central Plant Upgrade
Computer Shut-off program
CRT/LCD Monitors
Lighting retrofits
Optimizing building automation systems
Preventative maintenance
Productive donor relationships
Server Virtualization
Sustainable Building Design
Upgrading building envelope system
Waste Reduction Plan
Water Conservation
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A brief description of how progress in meeting the plan’s goals is measured:
Annual review of the plan by Task Force members
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The website URL where more information about the sustainability plan is available:
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The year the plan was developed or last updated:
2,009
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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