Principles
Our principles guide our efforts to build a more sustainable and equitable future. They encompass research, innovation, academic programming, and nurturing a welcoming campus community.
Research and innovation
Principle 1: Advance collaboration and knowledge exchange among students, researchers and community partners to develop relevant solutions and cultivate a culture of inquiry, critical thinking and problem-solving to address sustainability challenges.
Principle 2: Lead in interdisciplinary sustainability-focused research initiatives to tackle pressing global challenges, create positive economic impacts and drive innovation for a sustainable future.
Principle 3: Demonstrate leadership in the ethical application of technology by integrating social considerations into our research and innovation.
Academic programming and institutional engagement
Principle 4: Empower students as change-makers by actively involving them to address urgent social, environmental and economic issues.
Principle 5: Collaborate with communities, industry leaders and governments to ensure our academic programming equips students to solve societal challenges and contribute to regional and global well-being. We will incorporate hands-on learning experiences and initiatives into our curriculum that stimulate sustainable growth and promote long-term prosperity in our community.
Principle 6: Promote a culture of ownership and commitment among the university community, encouraging active participation in and support for sustainable practices and initiatives across all dimensions.
Sustainable and welcoming campus community
Principle 7: Nurture an inclusive and accessible campus community where all individuals feel welcome and valued, and where diverse lived experiences and Indigenous worldviews are reflected in our practices.
Principle 8: Implement practices across all university operations to enhance efficiency, resource conservation and social responsibility
Principle 9: Embed sustainability principles into strategic planning, policies, asset management and decision-making processes at all levels of administration to encourage open dialogue, transparency and inclusivity.