| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.40 |
| Liaison | Luc Surprenant |
| Submission Date | Dec. 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Université de Montréal
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Stéphane
Béranger Coordonnateur au développement durable, Finances et infrastructures Unité Développement Durable |
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Is the institution an active member of a national or international sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
The Université de Montréal has signed the declaration of Talloires in 2011.
''Composed in 1990 at an international conference in Talloires, France, this is the first official statement made by university administrators of a commitment to environmental sustainability in higher education. The Talloires Declaration (TD) is a ten-point action plan for incorporating sustainability and environmental literacy in teaching, research, operations and outreach at colleges and universities. It has been signed by over 350 university presidents and chancellors in over 40 countries.''
Source: Talloires Declaration Website
http://www.ulsf.org/programs_talloires.html
The International Organization of La Francophonie brings together some 80 states and governments, members, and observers.
The Francophonie consists of the 33 countries and nations that have French as an official language or experiencing a significant practice of the French language. In a broader sense, the Francophonie is a cultural reality that unites all those who experience or express some belonging to the French language and Francophone cultures.
The Université de Montréal is part of the Association of Universities (IAU), which is itself part of the International Francophone Organization
''For over two decades now, the AIU, supported by the Working Group ESDD (on sustainability issues), develops projects, takes part in international and regional initiatives and regularly organizes events to promote and facilitate the integration of sustainable development in higher education policy and practice.''
Source: http://www.iau-hesd.net/en
Is the institution an active member of a regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
RUQDD: Network of the Sustainability Advisors of all major universities in Quebec. It holds regular meetings for the exchange of advices and information.
ECPAR: Collaborative Space for Sustainable Procurement Practices (Sustainable procurement).
AQPERE: Quebec Association for the Promotion of Education Relative to the Environment
Has the institution presented at a sustainability conference during the previous year? :
Yes
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
The Institute for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Circular Economy (EDDEC Institute) organized in February 2016 a major conference on the implications of the Paris Agreement (COP21) for Canada and Quebec.
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to a sustainability awards program that is inclusive of multiple campuses? :
Yes
A list or brief description of the awards program(s) and submission(s):
In 2016 the Université de Montréal has won the 1st prize in the category “Companies and institutions” for its Projets Éphémères (Ephemeral Projets) on the site of its future campus in Outremont. The award was presented during the City of Montreal's recognition gala in sustainable development.
See: http://gala.cremtl.qc.ca/2016
Has the institution had staff, students or faculty serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years? :
Yes
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Normand Mousseau, professor in the Department of Physics at the Université de Montréal, was named in September 2016 the Academic Director for the Institut de l'Energie Trottier (Trottier Energy Institute) of Polytechnnique Montréal.
Source: http://iet.polymtl.ca/actualites/normand-mousseau-nomme-directeur-academique/
Does the institution have an ongoing mentoring relationship with another institution through which it assists the institution with its sustainability reporting and/or the development of its sustainability program?:
No
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
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Has the institution had staff, faculty, or students serving as peer reviewers of another institution’s sustainability data (e.g. GHG emissions or course inventory) and/or STARS submission during the previous three years?:
Yes
A brief description of the peer review activities:
A student in the individualized Master’s degree in Environment and Sustainable Development implemented. in 2013 a sustainability assessment tool for the educational curriculum of the Collège Andre-Grasset.
Has the institution participated in other collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year, e.g. joint planning or resource sharing with other institutions? :
Yes
A brief description of other collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year:
Université de Montréal shares with its affiliated schools (Polytechnique Montréal and HEC Montréal) some sustainability issues such as:
- Research through the EDDEC Institute (Environment, Sustainable Development and Circular Economy)
- Sustainable Mobility Plan
- annual events in sustainability
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