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Liaison Tatiana Molina Velásquez
Submission Date March 4, 2022

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Universidad CES
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

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Complete Reporter Tatiana Molina
Jefe sostenibilidad
Sostenibilidad
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Campus Engagement

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
Students can see sustainability practices in terms of the use of renewable resources with the operation of the solar panel system whose energy powers the lighting system at the IPS CES Sabaneta. There are 556 panels installed at the Sabaneta headquarters that serve 30% of conventional energy consumption. It is expected that by the year 2022 the Poblado headquarters system will come into operation, which has 312 panels, which will supply 25% of the energy demand.

Public Engagement 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Public Engagement?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
Electrolinera: space in which different users can recharge their electric vehicles. 101 electric bicycle users and 201 conventional bicycle users using this service. The business route, we carried out 3,036 transactions through this system. Users include students, administrative staff and teachers.

Air & Climate 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Air & Climate?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
We have the Palmetum CES, which has 44 individuals of native palms of different species, they provide different ecosystem services, among which are: generation of food for birds, fixation of CO2, conservation of biodiversity, habitat for fauna, among others.

This program is developed from the Biology and Ecology Program, becoming an environmental and social heritage of the entire university community.

Buildings  

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Buildings?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
Smart Building implementation:

The automatic door sensor system.

The automatic fire alarm sensor system.

The automatic light sensor system.

Automatic fire fighting system.

Lighting automation.

University wellness building, which was built with an intelligent lighting system, air recirculation (bioclimatic), rainwater catchment, natural lighting, among others.

Laboratories remodeling, among the improvements, are an intelligent lighting system, according to the natural lighting and the necessary lumens for the activity, natural ventilation, water separation, taps with sensors

Solar absorption

Energy 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Energy?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
Energy-efficient appliances usage is replacing conventional appliances.



T5 luminaire which is more energy-efficient.

Luminaire with motion sensor.

LED luminaire with panel solar. The change of this lighting represents 80% of the total of the luminaires.

Installation of solar-powered luminaires in 100% of common areas and parking lots

Computers with Energy STAR certificate.

Food & Dining 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Food & Dining?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
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Grounds 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Grounds?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
CES Arboretum: we have 780 native species that are part of the CES Arboretum, among which are 40 species considered threatened. This collection of living trees is an important component of the network of urban forests in the city of Medellin, becoming a benchmark for the academic community and being an institutional heritage of our university. Our forest area of ​​181,985 m2, represented between the Poblado and CVZ headquarters, this area provides important ecosystem services including CO2 capture, flow regulation, slope stabilization, noise mitigation, landscape enrichment and attraction of fauna .

Purchasing 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Purchasing?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
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Transportation 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
Try My Ride App: sustainable and collaborative mobility system, through which the use of efficient means of transport is encouraged that contributes to improving air quality, city mobility, and reducing travel times. For this balance period, 1,761 users are registered, representing this same value in sustainable travel modes (carpooling, walking, bicycle use, use of the public transport system), thanks to this 616 Kg of CO2 were avoided, which represents the CO2 fixed by 21 native trees.

Waste 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Waste?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
We are pioneers in the region with the implementation of guidelines for the restriction of single-use plastics. Receiving regional, national and international recognition.

Water 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Water?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
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Coordination & Planning 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
The sustainability office has an offer of programs that favor the appropriation of sustainability concepts and has a direct contribution to education for sustainable development.

Diversity & Affordability 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
Inclusive, equitable, and quality education: through the Center for Inclusion and Disability CID, the first introductory course to inclusive higher education was created, which aims to understand the general framework of inclusive higher education for cultural awareness and practice at CES, allowing us to attract and retain talent without discrimination.

Investment & Finance 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
We have 39 research groups registered in Colciencias, six Spin Off and nine Start Up.

Wellbeing & Work 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
• The highest level of excellence (A) was reached in the international certification of conciliation management efr, being the second university in the world to reaffirm the commitment to human talent and their well-being.
• 67 conciliation and well-being measures promoting the balance of personal, family, and work-life; with an investment of $3,442,539,157 pesos.
• Assembly and start-up of the course "Mental health in the work environment" that enhances the mental health care of employees.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s living laboratory program is available:
https://www.ces.edu.co/es/sostenibilidad/reportes/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Download "Reporte de sostenibilidad 2021"

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