The University of Winnipeg 50 Years

From banning the sale of bottled water to retro tting the heating system on campus, The University of Winnipeg's sustainability accomplishments over the last decade have resulted from a collective effort. The University's rst sustainability strategy, formally adopted in 2006, marked the coming together of existing sustainability initiatives by students, faculty, and staff. "A team of leaders and champions from all over campus came forward to work environmental and social responsibility into the fabric of our day-to-day decisions. This team recognized the importance of walking the talk," said Alana Lajoie-O'Malley, Senior Advisor, UWinnipeg Research and Sustainability. The rst strategy created targets for signi cant greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, environmentally responsible procurement, waste reduction, sustainable transportation, water management, and social sustainability. Today, C A M P U S S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y: A C O L L E C T I V E E F FO RT sustainability and environmental stewardship is an ingrained part of UWinnipeg's culture and academic mission. Sustainability is also a core principle of UWinnipeg's Strategic Directions and its Integrated Academic and Research Plan. UWinnipeg has established itself as a leader in sustainability with achievements that include: decreasing GHG emissions by 32% — despite a 48% increase in the University's physical footprint since 1990; introducing a campus-wide compost program; becoming the rst cosmetic pesticide-free campus in Manitoba; and committing to LEED Silver standards (or better) for all new buildings. However, Lajoie-O'Malley stresses that the work is far from over. To keep progressing, the University's sustainability strategy is regularly reviewed and updated, with a new one just approved by the Board of Regents and set to be released this fall. "The new strategy builds on this foundation to support more integrated collective action," said Lajoie-O'Malley. "We want to grow our connections to the many communities we belong to, and we want our work to contribute in meaningful, substantial ways to the fundamental transformations required to address climate change, and to ensure the health and vitality of people and the ecosystems that sustain us." Since 1990 , we have reduced greenhouse gas emmissions by 32% while growing the campus footprint by 48%. Docket: GT-17-121 Client: Grant Thornton Project: U of Winnipeg Congrats Ad © 2017 Grant Thornton LLP. A Canadian Member of Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. With its history of advancing social justice, the University of Winnipeg stands as a beacon for students from all walks of life. At Grant Thornton LLP, we're proud to be associated with this diverse, innovative, progressive university, and we look forward to their achievements over the next 50 years. Winnipeg 94 Commerce Drive T +1 204 944 0100 Congratulations to the University of Winnipeg on their 50th Anniversary. *Manitoba Hydro is a licensee of the Trademark and Official Mark. Manitoba Hydro Power Smart* is proud to have supported the University of Winnipeg with its long-standing commitment to reduce energy use and demonstrated leadership on both energy efficient design of new buildings and extensive renovations to existing facilities. Available in accessible formats upon request. Improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs. Visit hydro.mb.ca/psfb

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