Sustainable Development Action Plan Sustainable development for life

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1 Sustainable Development Action Plan Sustainable development for life

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3 Table of contents Sustainable development for life Evolution of the sustainable development approach: 2007 to the goals 10 ACTIONS 1 : Education 2 : Research and creation 3 : Governance, responsible management, and economic viability 4 : Fighting climate change 5 : Sustainable transportation 6 : Responsible purchasing and consumption 7 : Sustainable infrastructure 8 : Healthy lifestyle habits 9 : Social involvement 10 : Culture, living environment, and global awareness

4 Sustainable development for life The deep commitment and daily efforts of our community members are what make Université Laval a leader in sustainable development and a source of inspiration for society as a whole. We are very proud of the gains we have made with respect to sustainability in recent years, and especially the support and receptivity the faculty and department heads have shown by committing to making sustainable development integral to their operations. Together we are demonstrating our drive and desire to continue making Université Laval a better place to live and our determination to further the mission of improving quality of life. A special thanks to the members of our University community (employees, students, and industry partners) who adhere to sustainable development values on a daily basis and work together to ensure sustainability is not just a vision, but a legitimate approach with tangible and significant benefits. By achieving STARS accreditation, Université Laval is now recognized as a sustainability leader by social actors and other universities in Québec and around the world. We continue to pursue our goal of being a testing ground and a driver of social and technological innovation that delivers solutions to society s sustainable development challenges. Éric Bauce, Executive and Development Vice Rector, and Denis Brière, Rector Broad-based actions that guide joint and individual efforts Université Laval has divided the concept of sustainable development into ten major categories of action. These guidelines, inspired by the University s sustainable development policy, provide a structured overarching vision and a cohesive framework for decision making and foster a better understanding of sustainability challenges. 1. Education 2. Research and creation 3. Governance, responsible management, and economic viability 4. Fighting climate change 5. Sustainable transportation 6. Responsible purchasing and consumption 7. Sustainable infrastructure 8. Healthy lifestyle habits 9. Social involvement 10. Culture, living environment, and global awareness goals Over the next few years, Université Laval would like to promote sustainable development for life through mobilization and action by: Incorporating sustainable development into operations, in line with each unit s role within the University Getting faculties and units to participate more Informing each sector how they can contribute to the sustainable development approach Being a testing ground for internal and external projects 4

5 Evolution of the sustainable development approach: 2007 to the goals Definition of sustainable development To preserve and improve the quality of life of people and our community through actions that affect people s way of life, living environment, and quality of life. Since its beginnings, Université Laval has actively worked to preserve and improve people s quality of life without compromising that of future generations. In 2007 the administration decided to formally incorporate the principle of sustainable development into its operations. A structured approach was developed, allowing the University to rally various stakeholders around a single cause and to obtain lasting, scalable results. This third sustainable action plan is a continuation of our past efforts and the result of broad consultation with managers of various units to identify courses of action consistent with their mission. The vision behind the University mission In its role as an institute of higher learning, Université Laval organizes activities aimed at acquiring, transferring, and disseminating knowledge for the wellbeing of people and society. The sustainable development approach aligns perfectly with this vision and is a fundamental aspect of the University culture. It is also part of Horizon 2017: Orientations de développement de l Université Laval, which aims to grow the University by staying true to its mission and values. Table Strategic evolution of the sustainable development approach Three-year plan plan plan plan Goals Define the basics of sustainable development Incorporate sustainable development into major University initiatives Communicate the sustainable development vision Build awareness of sustainable development Rally community members around a single cause Make members of the University community aware of individual actions they can take Incorporating sustainable development into operations, in line with each unit s role within the University Getting faculties and units to participate more Informing each sector how they can contribute to the sustainable development approach Examples of actions Implement a sustainable development policy Create the issue table Update academic regulations Create the sustainable development fund Form the network of local stakeholders Roll out the Mon Équilibre UL program Launch the voluntary offset program Develop responsible purchasing product sheets Create the Entrepôt UL Hold the first Responsible Christmas Market Consult with managers from various units Make sustainable development part of day-to-day spheres of activity 5

6 Sustainable development governance at Université Laval Université Laval has implemented a number of measures to ensure the successful implementation and monitoring of the sustainable development approach, bringing together stakeholders from all campus units. The table below shows the various organizational committees that coordinate the sustainable development approach on a daily basis and help maintain collaborative partnerships among faculties and departments. Organizational level Intermediary Administrator, roles, authority University Sustainable development issue table Members named or appointed by their unit Responsible for coordinating the overarching Administrator: VREX Ensure the coherence and continuity sustainable development approach of the sustainable development approach Offer opinions and recommendations to VREX EDS Institute Administrator: VRRC/VREAI Researcher and student members Foster multidisciplinarity and exchanges between researchers interested in sustainable development Act as sustainable development knowledge hub and share that knowledge Units Unit managers are responsible for making sustainable development part of their operations Network of local sustainable development stakeholders Administrator: VREX Advisory committee on sustainable development educational offerings Administrator: DGPC/FESP Stakeholders specializing in certain aspects of the sustainable development approach One representative appointed per unit Liaise and share knowledge concerning local and University issues Help engage people in sustainable development at the local level One representative per faculty and University development unit Offer opinions and recommendations on integrating sustainable development into educational offerings Rally faculty partners Professional resources in certain units dedicated to implementing specific aspects: DGPC: integrating the educational offering SI: sustainable infrastructure SSP: sustainable transportation VREAI : Mon Équilibre UL VREX: engagement and the fight against climate change 6

7 10 ACTIONS This action plan includes performance indicators, targets, and deadlines to promote sustainable development day-to-day in every sphere of operation. 7

8 1: Education Sustainability principles and concepts are more present than ever in Université Laval teaching and learning activities and have been incorporated into the curriculum of more than 325 courses assimilate Over 325 courses in 75 academic programs address sustainable development. Consolidate sustainable development educational offerings and promote the University as an institution of higher learning in sustainable development locally and internationally, especially in French-speaking parts of the world Number of courses in sustainable development 500 courses in sustainable development Sustainable development courses and programs recognition process Examples of unit engagement Undergraduate Program Office and Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies: Support and guide the Placement Service (SPLA) in creating a survey on the demand for sustainable development skills in the job market Faculty of Pharmacy: Propose sustainable development themes in student exploration projects Faculty of Philosophy: Integrate the sustainable development profile into the bachelor s degree in philosophy program Faculty of Business Administration: Create a mixed course of study in social responsibility and sustainable development in the BAA EDS Institute: Develop or support the development of online teaching tools, like MOOCs, to offer forums of exchange and training programs focused on sustainable development to professionals, practitioners, and decision-makers Placement Service: Make SPLA partners (employers) aware of the benefits of various sustainable development programs offered to students and what sets these programs apart from courses offered by other institutions Register for sustainable development educational activities and courses 8

9 2: Research and creation Through scientific research we can change the world. Creation, innovation, and knowledge sharing deliver concrete solutions to challenges facing society propagate knowledge 91 educational and research chairs are affiliated with a sustainable development challenge. Further our leadership in social and technological innovation related to sustainable development Percentage of research chairs, institutes, centres, and groups recognized in connection with sustainability policy Maintain and, where possible, improve on results (57%) Institut nordique du Québec, Alliance santé Québec Highlight sustainability challenges in research and development efforts Examples of unit engagement Faculty of Medicine: Promote teaching and research activities related to sustainability and sustainable health Faculty of Social Sciences: Lay the groundwork for the creation of a teaching leadership chair in occupational health Faculty of Science and Engineering: Incorporate sustainable development (e.g., the Eggenius project, a research and industry networking forum), specifically with respect to promoting entrepreneurship in green technology or social innovation EDS Institute: Use the Web and social media to promote the institute s knowledge transfer efforts, to inform the public about sustainable development challenges, and to galvanize people to get involved in the institute s programming or current sustainability issues Office of the Vice Rector, Research and Innovation: Integrate the sustainable development dimension into decision-making tools for responsible research 9

10 3: Governance, responsible management, and economic viability The University is committed to ensuring the longevity of its mission, specifically by establishing short-, medium-, and long-term economic viability find solutions 63 projects were funded by the sustainable development fund in Strengthen local and international perception of the University as an organizational model for sustainable development; strengthen the University s economic resilience with an eye toward responsible, sustainable management stars accreditation score; balanced budget Achieve 5th place worldwide; maintain balanced budget Major campaign Sustainable impact Collaborate on the sustainable development approach by proposing innovative projects Examples of unit engagement Student Recruitment Office: Make internal and external partners aware of sustainability-related educational opportunities and activities and incorporate these offerings into the student recruiting message Communications Department: Ensure aspects of sustainable development are highlighted in various University and unit projects for which the Communications Department offers consulting, media relations, and publishing services IT Department: Integrate sustainable development criteria into standard frameworks and templates for IT projects and make people aware Faculty of Medicine: Obtain international recognition for social responsibility Faculty of Education: Raise the awareness of strategic stakeholders in education (CAPFE, ADEREQ, MELS, etc.) regarding the importance of developing sustainable development skills for both teachers and students Financial Services: Assist units in developing plans to retool their operating processes related to the University s financial context 10

11 4: Fighting climate change The University limits the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted from its day-to-day operations and encourages members to get around without driving aim for carbon neutrality Right now the University directly emits approximately 22,500 tons of CO 2 equivalent Inspire others by being Canada s first carbon-neutral University campus Net tons of direct GHG emissions (in equivalent tons of CO 2 ) Attain and maintain carbon neutrality for the campus s net direct emissions Campus carbon neutrality Offset GHG emissions through the University s voluntary offset program Examples of unit engagement Campus Events Office: Offer carbon-neutral packages to event organizers to offset GHG emissions from participant travel Student Services (BVE): Encourage those in charge of managing student projects to incorporate eco-friendliness, responsible consumption, and carbon neutrality into their practices, especially through BVE activities Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics: Pursue Montmorency Forest s collaboration in the University s approach to carbon-neutrality Faculty of Pharmacy: Make the Faculty s events environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral Sports Office: Aim for the Rouge et Or clubs activities to be green and carbon-neutral Office of the Executive and Development Vice Rector: Produce a climate change plan 11

12 5: Sustainable transportation The University offers a broad range of services to encourage sustainable travel, including self-service bikes, walking trails, a guaranteed ride home program, L abonne BUS, and ride sharing run on oxygen Université Laval has 7.7 km of bike paths and 2,035 designated bike parking spots. Make it easier for University community members to use sustainable transportation Proportion of annual parking pass sold as compared to the full time student and employee equivalent (FTE) Reduce the proportion of annual parking pass sold by FTE by 8% from levels Examples of unit engagement Safety and Prevention Services: Continue adding sections to the bike path as identified in the master plan Offer cyclists a safe bike enclosure at Pavillon Jean-Charles-Bonenfant Analyze and implement L abonne BUS enhancements for employees Make drivers pay for event parking more often Flex plan for sustainable transportation users (employees) - occasional daily parking Opt for sustainable modes of transport 12

13 6: Responsible purchasing and consumption At Université Laval, goods and services for administrative operations and teaching and research activities are procured with an eye toward reducing the University s environmental footprint get organized 50 green events were certified in Expand the University s expertise and maintain its leadership in green consumption and procurement Percentage of goods and services purchased with sustainability criteria taken into account (TBD) Roll out a responsible food offering in the University s various points of service Organize green events, adopt responsible office practices, and manage laboratory procurement responsibly Examples of unit engagement Library: Virtualize library work stations Campus Events Office: Make environmental friendliness a basic condition for holding on-campus events Registrar s Office: Start the transaction-based process of converting forms for study management advisors CADEUL: Where possible, buy products and services that minimize harm to the environment in terms of design, production, distribution, consumption, and disposal, specifically by inventorying products overwrapped in subsidiaries Faculty of Medicine: Make faculty members aware of the concepts of carbon neutrality and eco-friendliness in the context of faculty events and student travel for internships Copy Service: Collaborate on creating a green office culture (use multi-function devices wisely, cut back on desktop printer use, promote sustainable printing practices, etc.) 13

14 7: Sustainable infrastructure On the Université Laval campus, energy and water are used efficiently, waste is managed properly, and infrastructure is modernized are selective 844,000 kg of waste is recovered annually through sorting bins. Pursue an integrated, sustainable approach to campus infrastructure management Energy consumption in Gj/m2; amount of waste generated in kg/fte Reduce project-related energy consumption by 36,150 Gj; achieve a waste recovery rate of 70% Energy efficiency measures; 20th anniversary of the waste management program Adopt responsible water and energy consumption behaviour and make efforts to reduce the amount of waste generated at the source Examples of unit engagement Faculty of Planning, Architecture, Arts and Design: Improve the management of waste from products used in workshops in the La Fabrique building with help from Safety and Prevention Services hazardous materials management team Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences: Ensure the development of the Roger-Van den Hende Garden by carrying out its strategic development plan Faculty of Science and Engineering: Integrate sustainability considerations with the help of Building Services (e.g., water and energy consumption, responsible purchasing) in the Faculty teaching laboratory renovation project Sports Office: Encourage responsible behavior on the part of sports facility users (e.g., water consumption in showers) Building Services: Assess and measure the impacts of implementing construction waste recovery practices Residence Office: Incorporate sustainable development issues into projects to renovate existing residences or build new ones 14

15 8: Healthy lifestyle habits The benefits associated with healthy lifestyle habits, proper nutrition, and physical activity encourage the wellbeing of individuals and society breathe health 3,735 individuals have experienced the benefits of the Mon Équilibre UL program. Consolidate and expand Mon Équilibre UL, the University s healthy lifestyle program Number of individuals whose awareness is heightened through Mon Équilibre UL activities 5,000 individuals whose awareness is heightened through Mon Équilibre UL activities Expand the accredited course offering to include a micro-program on healthy lifestyle habits Develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle Examples of unit engagement Student Recruitment Office: Offer team members opportunities to discuss sustainable development issues, including the benefits associated with healthy lifestyle habits, proper nutrition, and physical activity Faculty of Music: Reduce joint, skeletal, and muscular accidents and discomfort that can be attributed to poor instrument practice habits Faculty of Education: Include Mon Équilibre UL courses in the list of optional or add-on courses in programs where possible Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies: Assess the possibility of helping develop a new Mon Équilibre UL course that would highlight aspects of spirituality and inner life Office of the Vice Rector, Academic and International Activities: Solidify and develop the Mon Équilibre UL program Office of the Vice Rector, Human Resources: Promote actions in keeping with the values of the Entreprises en santé standard 15

16 9: Social involvement Social involvement is important for society to progress, prosper, and offer its members a good quality of life are altruistic 68.7% of our employees are involved in one or more social causes. Highlight the culture of social involvement and entrepreneurship within the University community Percentage of members of the University community involved in a social cause Maintain or improve on 2012 results Hub of social involvement and entrepreneurship Get involved in a social or humanitarian cause in the community Exemples d engagement dans les unités Student Services: Continue collaborating to develop the hub of social involvement and entrepreneurship by sitting on its steering committee, working on its action plan, and evaluating the possibility of creating a bank of student volunteers for campus activities Faculty of Dentistry: Consider adding a social involvement component, for instance with Clinique SPOT and Centre d excellence pour la santé buccodentaire et le vieillissement Faculty of Music: Improve access to the practice of music in communities with low standards of living by continuing to work with the Jeunes musiciens du monde organization Faculty of Nursing: Promote Faculty professors participation in Accès savoirs, an innovative program that pairs students with non-profit organizations to foster the transfer of knowledge Office of the Executive and Development Vice Rector: Set up the Hub of social involvement and entrepreneurship 16

17 10: Culture, living environment, and global awareness In an effort to promote global awareness, the University helps provide access to cross-border experiences and welcome members from all over the world bathe in biodiversity In addition to its planted and large grassy areas, the campus is home to a dozen mammal species and more than 120 bird species. Make Université Laval an exceptional living environment and promote sustainable development as a cultural feature and value of the University community General degree of student satisfaction with their University experience (based on NSSE and CGPSS surveys) Maintain or improve 2011 and 2013 results (CGPSS 91% in 2013; NSSE 87% in 2011) Agenda 21 de la culture Buy into and experience sustainable development as a key feature of our University culture Exemples d engagement dans les unités Library: Promote the preservation and presentation of the University s scientific heritage Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics: Improve the University community s access to and interest in Montmorency Forest Faculty of Business Administration: Encourage students and employees to take part in Faculty-led activities aimed at improving the wellbeing of society and the University community Building Services: Continue implementing aspects of the master plan related to the protection of trees, preservation of planted areas, and safeguarding of biodiversity on campus Office of the Vice Rector, Administration and Finance: Improve the living environment (common areas, cafeterias, etc.) as part of special projects and major building projects Office of the Vice Rector, Human Resources: Apply the equality access employment program (provincial) and the Employment Equity Act (federal), especially to encourage representativeness 17

18 Executive Vice Rector, Development Pavillon des Sciences de l éducation 2320, rue des Bibliothèques Suite 1646 Université Laval Quebec City (QC) G1V 0A6 Info@developpementdurable.ulaval.ca are responsible Sustainable development influences the way of life of 50,000 people on campus. It inspires us to act. ulaval.ca/sustainabledevelopment