UVic's committment to sustainability is cross institutional.
Commitments in the Sustainability Action Plan
For many years, UVic has demonstrated leadership in the field of sustainability. Interdisciplinary research, green campus operations, experiential learning opportunities and innovative community partnerships have led to the establishment of policies and guidelines conveying the universities commitment to sustainability.
One such policy is the Sustainability Action Plan, which outlines the university’s goals, strategies, and actions in response to reducing environmental impacts on, as well as beyond, the campus parameters. The plan considers two guiding strategies: first, to move towards a more encompassing approach, and second, to meet the highest standards of sustainability. The plan sets strategies and goals for the short-term period of 2020-2021 while the university undergoes the development of its first Climate and Sustainability Action Plan.
Mission: To create a campus culture that provides for sustainability to be integrated into operational, administrative and planning processes, and advanced through collaboration and coordinated decision-making across the university.
Mission: To deliver computing services and infrastructure that meets the teaching, research and administrative needs of the campus community, while advancing the sustainability goals of responsible procurement, energy management and waste reduction.
Mission: To be an institutional model of sustainability, leading the way through innovative local purchasing initiatives and operational sustainable practices that minimize our carbon footprint and provide high quality, ethically sourced, nutritiousand diverse food options that sustain the health and well-being of our community.
Mission: To maintain a campus that fosters an energy conservation culture that utilizes innovative technologies and promotes occupant engagement to continually improve building performance, as well as providing a comfortable learning and work environment.
Learn more about how UVic is managing greenhouse gas emissions here.
Mission: To provide opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members to learn, share knowledge and collaborate through coordinated programs of engagement, events, training, education and celebration.
Learn more about our engagement opportunities here.
Mission: To provide purchasing and supply management services to the campus community that achieve best value and apply triple bottom line principles to procurement initiatives, incorporating financial, social and environmental considerations to supply management decisions.
Learn more about UVic's sustainable purchasing here.
Mission: To offer sustainable travel options for every campus community member and visitors, and to act as a hub in a regional sustainable transportation network.
Learn more about UVic's sustainable travel choices here.
