All of these projects are in line with our Sustainable Development Plan.
Sustainable Transportation
Included in the first objective of our Sustainable Development Plan is our intention for sustainable transportation initiatives as it has been shown to reduce carbon emissions.
Water and Energy
Since energy consumption, water management, and greenhouse gas emissions are a part of the daily operations on campus, they were priority objectives of our Sustainable Development Plan.
Sustainable Food Systems
To keep in line with the fourth objective of our Sustainable Development Plan, we endeavour to create a more sustainable food system on campus by working on reducing food waste, increasing the amount of local food that is served at our venues, offering a selection of Fairtrade certified products, and by hosting Farmers’ Markets on campus.
Sustainable Waste Management
By keeping track of the different wastes created by our operational and academic activities, we can work on reducing the amount that ends up in landfills, staying in line with the first objectives of our Sustainable Development Plan.
Sustainable Landscaping and Biodiversity
We progressively increase sustainable maintenance methods on campus, such as reducing grass cutting, planting patches of wildflowers for pollinators, reducing the amount of salt used during winter, and reusing wood from trees we must cut down on campus; all in line with the first objective of our Sustainable Development Plan.
Environmental Awareness and Education
Part of the second objective of our Sustainable Development Plan is to create awareness and incite action for a sustainable community. Bishop’s accomplishes this by hosting various educational activities and supports emerging grassroots projects on campus through mentorships and funding.
Sustainable Procurement
We are always looking to improve our sustainable procurement practices, which is why objective 1.4 of our Sustainable Development Plan is to “Use our financial power in a responsible manner”.