| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.36 |
| Liaison | Patricia Huynh |
| Submission Date | Dec. 10, 2024 |
University of Waterloo
EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Patricia
Huynh Sustainability Projects Manager Sustainability Office |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of sustainability culture?:
Which of the following best describes the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered::
A brief description of how and when the cultural assessment(s) were developed and/or adopted:
The first sustainability culture survey was distributed in 2016 in preparation for the development of the 2017-2025 Sustainability Strategy. Another sustainability cultural assessment was conducted in 2024 to help shape Waterloo’s sustainability directions by gauging current perceptions and knowledge about sustainability on campus, priorities for the campus community, satisfaction with existing efforts, as well as identifying opportunities for growth. Future surveys will continue to gauge progress, priorities and potential. The plan is to administer the survey every 2-4 years.
A copy or sample of the questions related to sustainability culture:
A sample of the questions related to sustainability culture or the website URL where the assessment tool is available:
A brief description of how representative samples were reached (if applicable) and how the cultural assessment is administered:
The assessment was administered through Qualtrics, and was advertised through email, newsletters, social media, and in-person booths. Through these different avenues, 871 students, 133 faculty, and 542 staff were surveyed across all faculties, as well as a variety of other departments and offices.
A brief summary of results from the cultural assessment:
- The majority of the responses agreed or strongly agreed that it is important for Waterloo to take meaningful action to address sustainability challenges
- About half the respondants are aware of the Sustainability Office in some manner
- Nearly 70% of respondants want Waterloo to decrease climate change, energy and waste footprints
- 55% of respondants want Waterloo to focus on supporting sustainable food systems on campus
- Most respondants want to learn more about sustainability while working or learning on campus
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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