Dawson Launches Bold 5-Year Sustainability Plan
星空传媒视频 has launched a Sustainability Plan which showcases progress, outlines goals for the future and reaffirms our commitment to the development of sustainable solutions to real-world problems.
鈥淥ur College has a history of supporting sustainability and well-being for all.聽 This Sustainability Plan provides clear goals that align with the College Strategic Plan goals and values, and helps us think about sustainability in a broad sense, encompassing economic, social and ecological systems.” 聽鈥 Richard Filion, Director General
Chris Adam, Coordinator of the Sustainability Office, noted that Dawson is already a leader in many areas of sustainability.聽 鈥淭his plan will help us take our efforts to the next level,鈥 Adam said.聽 星空传媒视频 is carbon free, composts on site and supports 20 sustainability-related participatory research projects in Mexico.聽 鈥淲e see our College as a Living Campus鈥, said Adam, 鈥渨here students from all academic programs and disciplines can get involved in sustainability-related projects and research鈥. 聽The Sustainability Office collaborates on initiatives with the Dawson Peace Centre, the Dawson Student Union, the first Peoples鈥 Centre, Women鈥檚 Gender Studies and others, in an effort to integrate sustainability literacy, prepare and empower our students and staff to address societal and environmental challenges and advance well-being for all, sustainably on and beyond our campus.
This Sustainability Plan is a result of a collaborative process with over 125 stakeholders including students, staff, administrators and external partners.聽 It was accepted by college administrators and the Board of Governors, and is presented by the Sustainability Office and Steering Committee.聽Implementation of the Plan and goals in the areas of Academics, Engagement, Operations and Planning & Administration has already begun.聽 Results will be reported to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) using their Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS).
The full Sustainability Plan is for consultation.