Campus Sustainability Policy
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CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
Policy Type:
Management
Initially
Approved:
February 9,
2009
Policy
Sponsor:
Vice-President,
Finance and
Administration
Last
Revised:
February 9,
2009
Primary
Contact:
AVP, Facilities
Management
Review
Scheduled:
May 2024
Approver:
Board of Governors
A.
OVERVIEW
Acting sustainably means the critical activities of this higher education institution are (at a
minimum) ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable and that they will continue to
be so for future generations. A truly sustainable university would emphasize these concepts in its
curriculum and research, preparing students to contribute as working citizens to an
environmentally sound and socially just society.
B.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Policy is to govern sustainable practices at Mount Royal University.
C.
SCOPE
This Policy applies to all University employees.
D.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
GENERAL
1.1
Mount Royal University provides a mix of educational programs including liberal
arts and professional studies in order to develop informed and thoughtful citizens
and the development of the whole person. Nurturing an awareness of the effects
of our institution and of human activity on the physical, economic and social
environments of which we are a part enhances this development.
1.2
Further, as an educational institution, an employer, a corporate citizen and a
property owner, Mount Royal University realizes that its diverse academic and
operational activities have significant impacts, both positive and negative, on these
environments. Mount Royal University also recognizes it is possible for the
negative impacts to be eliminated or substantially mitigated through mindful
process, operations, and behaviours.
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1.3
Mount Royal University gives a high priority to integrating sustainability awareness
and responsibility through research, teaching and learning, operations, and
relationships with our communities and to instilling sustainability principles in our
students, employees and communities.
2.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
2.1
Decision making and procedures at Mount Royal University will be guided by
respect and care for the environment, sustainable living, and fiscal responsibility.
To be sustainable, solutions should meet all four of these criteria:
a. Environmentally responsible
b. Socially responsible
c. Long lasting
d. Cost effective
2.2
Decision-making processes, policies and procedures for sustainability include
participation by all those affected by the decisions made. Specific targets, priorities
and timetables for achieving objectives are developed in a consultative process
involving faculty, staff and students.
2.3
As technology, energy costs and knowledge related to sustainability are dynamic,
sustainability ideas and programs should be evaluated on an ongoing basis.
2.4
Mount Royal University will communicate all policies and programs relating to
sustainability to the Mount Royal community. Accomplishments are to be
acknowledged, externally as well as internally, giving life to programs through
publicly celebrating steps forward.
2.5
All members of the Mount Royal community are encouraged to individually and
collectively play a role in fulfilling the institution’s commitment to sustainability.
E.
DEFINITIONS
(1)
Policy:
means the Campus Sustainability Policy
(2)
University:
means Mount Royal University
F.
RELATED POLICIES
G.
RELATED LEGISLATION
H.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
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I.
REVISION HISTORY
Date
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Description of
Change
Sections
Person who
Entered Revision
(Position Title)
Person who
Authorized
Revision
(Position Title)
02/09/2009
NEW POLICY
Director, University
Secretariat
VP Administrative
Services
06/13/2017
Editorial Revision
Changed Policy
Sponsor and Office
of Administrative
Responsibility
Policy Specialist
Director, University
Secretariat
01/22/2020
Editorial
Template Update,
Position Title Update
Policy Specialist
University Secretary