| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.67 |
| Liaison | Luc Surprenant |
| Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2022 |
Université de Montréal
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 4.00 |
Ronald
Jean-Gilles Director Sustsainability Unit |
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Objectives
Increase and ensure the integration of sustainable development in courses and programs of study
Create a framework that will promote learning and teaching of sustainable development principles
Increase and ensure the integration of sustainable development in research themes
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Objectives
To support the members of the UdeM community
Stimulate involvement at UdeM
Nurture a relationship of exchange with our community
Maintain exchanges with local and international actors
Support the influence and dissemination of culture on our campuses and beyond
Contribute to the development of sustainable development through philanthropy
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Objectives
Fight against climate change
-Reduce our GHG emissions
-Reduce the carbon intensity of the endowment portfolio
Manage the real estate portfolio in a sustainable manner
-Improve energy efficiency of facilities, equipment and materials
-Reduce water consumption
-Reduce the production and quantity of waste materials going to landfill
-Achieve Gold environmental certification or equivalent for all new construction at the University
-Manage building operations and maintenance in a sustainable manner
Implement construction, renovation and fit-up projects in an environmentally responsible manner
-Reuse and adapt heritage buildings
Promoting sustainable mobility
-Increase the modal share of active and public transportation
-Increase the proportion of green and efficient vehicles
-Reduce the impact of business travel
Greening our campuses and protecting biodiversity
-Plan and maintain landscaping to reduce environmental impacts
-Actively participate in the conservation of Mount Royal
-Create habitats and protect biodiversity while encouraging social interaction
Adopt responsible procurement practices
-Procure products and services that meet sustainable development criteria
-Increasing the use of suppliers from the social economy
-Dispose of surplus goods through a process that promotes the circular economy
Adopt practices that promote responsible eating and healthy lifestyles
-Offer healthy and responsible products on our campuses
-Increase the availability of food produced on our campuses
-Fight against food insecurity
-Reduce the ecological footprint of food and practices
-Provide a healthy living environment and promote the well-being of all
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainable investment/finance; or wellbeing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Facilitating the integration of sustainable development principles at the Université de Montréal
Objectives
-Strengthen leadership and governance to promote the integration and advancement of sustainable development at the University
-Monitor and communicate achievements and results
-Promote and recognize our sustainable development practices
-Be at the forefront of sustainability by encouraging innovation
-Identify and address barriers to equitable access to higher education
-Supporting the retention and success of students with vulnerability factors
-Ensure the preparation of students from all disciplines to interact and work in diverse contexts
-To make the University an inclusive workplace representative of the diversity of the community it serves
-To make the University an inclusive living environment, free from discrimination and representative of the diversities of its community
-Diversifying excellence and promoting equity and inclusion in research
-Increase partnerships with vulnerable groups and increase the involvement of alumni and donors
-Support the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the management of the endowment portfolio
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
Université de Montréal has adopted a sustainability policy
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
The Université de Montréal, as an inspiring citizen's university, aims in all its activities, from management to teaching, from research to radiation, (1) a continuous reduction of its ecological footprint , (2) reduction of social inequalities, (3) protection of the environment, biodiversity and heritage, (4) development and promotion of environmentally friendly technologies and practices, And societies, and (5) the constitution of a university community (administrators, employees, students ...) of eco-citizens.
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | No |
| SDG Accord | Yes |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | No |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | Yes |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | No |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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