Sustainability Archive
Annual UFV Sustainability Report released
As institutional and community demand for sustainability has increased, UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) has become a central resource for pursuing the best practices of economic, social, and environmental management and advancement at UFV, and in the wider community. Guided by the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), UFV’s OoS is leading the advancement…
UFV reaches for STARS, sustainably
The University of the Fraser Valley has been awarded the AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Silver rating. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire UFV community to creating a more sustainable future.” notes Doran Hoge, UFV…
UFV signs the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord
The University of Fraser Valley (UFV) has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord (the SDG Accord). Launched in 2017, the SDG Accord is a global initiative encouraging universities and other post-secondary institutions to pursue the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 17 interconnected goals addressing a range of economic, social, and…
Sustainable Events Certification checklist elevates green practices at UFV events
Four weeks before Creativity Lab for Climate Resilience events were set to begin at UFV in May, organizers received an email from the UFV Office of Sustainability. Attached was an Excel spreadsheet with a self-reporting checklist listing more than 50 line items with several different categories to abide by — from Event Materials to Waste…
Pollinator garden helps rebuild local ecosystem after 2021 flood and
Just behind the Lá:lem te Baker student housing on UFV’s Abbotsford campus lies a new, neatly manicured garden. Lush green shrubs blend in with an assortment of flowers, herbs and plants. Some are in full bloom; others are just sprouting. Although it is serene, the garden — which spans almost 100 feet — serves a…
Reaching for the STARS: UFV to improve sustainability practices through
Walking through any UFV campus, it is hard to miss some of the environmentally friendly upgrades. Whether it's a water fill station or the solar panels atop Building G, UFV is making significant progress in their goal to be a post-secondary leader in sustainability. Part of the journey is being able to validate not only…
UFV Project and Sustainability teams collaborate on pilot project for
Every renovation project at UFV is meticulously planned with hundreds of line items and considerations. Just as much as the UFV Project team has to track and budget for raw materials, labour costs, and new furniture, they also have to responsibly remove construction waste and outdated furniture. The goal: eliminate landfill waste. “In the past,…
UFV 2020/21 Sustainability Report: Collaboration and good intentions drove change
Sustainability matters on university campuses. But not in a check-a-box, contrived kind of way. Progressive academic institutions globally have prioritized implementing strategic sustainable initiatives into their current and future plans. In a 2021 study conducted by the Princeton Review, 66 percent of prospective students said a college's commitment to environmental issues would contribute to their…
Annual UFV Sustainability Report released
As institutional and community demand for sustainability has increased, UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) has become a central resource for pursuing the best practices of economic, social, and environmental management and advancement at UFV, and in the wider community. Guided by the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), UFV’s OoS is leading the advancement…UFV reaches for STARS, sustainably
The University of the Fraser Valley has been awarded the AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Silver rating. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire UFV community to creating a more sustainable future.” notes Doran Hoge, UFV…UFV signs the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord
The University of Fraser Valley (UFV) has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord (the SDG Accord). Launched in 2017, the SDG Accord is a global initiative encouraging universities and other post-secondary institutions to pursue the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 17 interconnected goals addressing a range of economic, social, and…Sustainable Events Certification checklist elevates green practices at UFV events
Four weeks before Creativity Lab for Climate Resilience events were set to begin at UFV in May, organizers received an email from the UFV Office of Sustainability. Attached was an Excel spreadsheet with a self-reporting checklist listing more than 50 line items with several different categories to abide by — from Event Materials to Waste…Pollinator garden helps rebuild local ecosystem after 2021 flood and
Just behind the Lá:lem te Baker student housing on UFV’s Abbotsford campus lies a new, neatly manicured garden. Lush green shrubs blend in with an assortment of flowers, herbs and plants. Some are in full bloom; others are just sprouting. Although it is serene, the garden — which spans almost 100 feet — serves a…Reaching for the STARS: UFV to improve sustainability practices through
Walking through any UFV campus, it is hard to miss some of the environmentally friendly upgrades. Whether it's a water fill station or the solar panels atop Building G, UFV is making significant progress in their goal to be a post-secondary leader in sustainability. Part of the journey is being able to validate not only…UFV Project and Sustainability teams collaborate on pilot project for
Every renovation project at UFV is meticulously planned with hundreds of line items and considerations. Just as much as the UFV Project team has to track and budget for raw materials, labour costs, and new furniture, they also have to responsibly remove construction waste and outdated furniture. The goal: eliminate landfill waste. “In the past,…UFV 2020/21 Sustainability Report: Collaboration and good intentions drove change
Sustainability matters on university campuses. But not in a check-a-box, contrived kind of way. Progressive academic institutions globally have prioritized implementing strategic sustainable initiatives into their current and future plans. In a 2021 study conducted by the Princeton Review, 66 percent of prospective students said a college's commitment to environmental issues would contribute to their…
