Governance
As of January 2023, the University of Windsor created the Campus Sustainability Steering Committee along with three (3) Working Groups to collaborate, champion and address campus sustainability programs and initiatives.
Campus Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference
University’s Sustainability Framework
Through a collaborative engagement process, the university released the Campus' Sustainability Framework, one of the many cascading frameworks stemming from the Aspire Strategic Plan, in August 2024. This inaugural framework sets out the sustainability pathway for 2024-2029 with five key priority areas and corresponding objectives.
UN Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development
Officially acknowledged by the United Nations University, this joint Wayne State University + University of Windsor effort focuses on the U.N. sustainable development goals addressing climate change, economic and health disparities and social inequity to create a more sustainable future for the two communities that share an international border.
Okanagan Charter Commitments
On February 2, 2024, Dr. Rob Gordon, President & Vice-Chancellor signed the Okanagan Charter Statement of Adoption on behalf of the University of Windsor.
The Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges (2015) calls on post-secondary schools to embed health into all aspects of campus culture and to lead health promotion action and collaboration locally and globally.
Learn more about the University of Windsor's commitments to the Okanagan Charter
Sustainability Impact Award
As of Fall 2022, the University introduced the 'Impact Award- Sustainability' as part of the annual Employee Recognition Awards.
Follow the link for specific award criteria and the nomination form: Impact Award- Sustainability