Living Green: Sustainability at Laurier
Our Story
Created by you and for you, the Sustainability Office officially opened in 2010 following a successful 2009 referendum. Since then, our team has grown to three full-time positions supported by passionate Laurier student employees.
Vision
Continue Laurier's transformation into an institution that integrates sustainability practices into all areas of the university. We aim to inspire, educate and equip students, faculty and staff to engage others in the same practices.
Mission
Create and foster a culture of sustainability by engaging, promoting and coordinating action with all stakeholders, developing an environmentally proactive Laurier community.
Objectives
The Sustainability Office promotes strategic objectives that foster a sustainable community, including:
- Create and advance partnerships in the university and the greater community to form, cultivate and share sustainable programs.
- Support the development of academic programs and research at Laurier that give attention to social, environmental and economic sustainability.
- Develop and support policies and practices that contribute to sustainable operations and resource utilization at Laurier.
- Organize events and utilize communication channels to increase awareness of and convey the mission of the Sustainability Office.
- Consider the pillars of sustainability –economic, social and environment- in all decision making.