Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 46.80
Liaison Danielle Smith
Submission Date Dec. 18, 2020

STARS v2.2

University of New Brunswick, Saint John
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00
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Sustainability committee(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes

The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
Sustainability Advisory Committee - The University of New Brunswick, through the Sustainability Program, will function in a manner that ensures a simultaneous pursuit of environmental stewardship, economic prosperity and social equity.

Climate Change Advisory Committee - A sub-committee of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC), the CCAC will provide feedback, support and advice to the university leaders and members of the university community in regard to implementing UNB's Climate Change Action Plan initiatives on both the Fredericton and Saint John campuses. This document sets the terms of reference for this committee.

Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
SAC
Dr. Kathy Wilson - AVP Academic
Dr. Laurelle Levert - AVP Saint John
Kevin Simpson - Director, Facilities Management
Dr. Cassidy D'Aloia - Professor, Biological Sciences
Patrick Hickey - Student Representative Council, President
Martin Hann - Information Technology Systems
Dr. Adam Wilson - Professor, Engineering
Dr. Van Lantz - Dean, Forestry & Environmental Management
Brit Walton - Residence Life Coordinator
Dawn White - Space Coordinator, Capital Planning
Andrew Feicht - Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
Chantelle Masterson - UNBSU VP Communications

CCAC
Dr. Van Lantz - Dean, Forestry & Environmental Management
Kevin Simpson - Director, Facilities Management
Tom Gilmore, Energy Manager, Campus Operations
Dr. Anthony Myatt - Professor, Economics
Dr. Trevor Hanson - Professor, Engineering
Dr. Peregrine Riley - Professor, Engineering
Dr. Rob Moir - Dean, Business Administration
Sheldon MacLeod - Director, Student Services
Megan Hasson - Manager, Financial Services

Sustainability office(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
Yes

A brief description of each sustainability office:
The Sustainability Office aims to maintain a Sustainability Advisory Committee that provides insight and leadership to the growth of a sustainability program at UNB. Coordinate and assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of an Institutional Sustainability Plan that outlines key indicators, goals, targets and measurements in water and waste conservation, energy management, transportation, food services and education. Support and promote appropriate sustainability policies, procedures, and initiatives in all aspects of UNB campus operations. Encourage the inclusion of sustainability and environmental awareness in teaching and learning curriculums, co-curricular settings, and other opportunities. Share and communicate sustainability initiatives through celebrating successes and supporting events for students, staff, faculty and the public.

Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
2

Sustainability officer(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Yes

Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Danielle Smith - Sustainability Coordinator; Mike Hardy - Climate Change Officer

Institution-wide coordination 

Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution?:
Yes

A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
UNB Sustainability acts as a sustainability coordinating that develops and implements sustainability related programming on UNB's Fredericton and Saint John campuses. In recent years, they have collaborated a number of departments on both campuses to create programs such as the Green Event Program, and partnered with WWF Canada to make UNB a part of the Living Planet @ Campus program. Additionally, they have overseen the creation of an institution wide Climate Change Action Plan and a Campus Sustainability Plan for the Fredericton campus. The development of a Campus Sustainability Plan for the Saint John campus is currently in progress.

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