The University of Winnipeg has received a gold STARS rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The university joins 22 other Canadian institutions that have attained the gold rating. “Sustainability at UWinnipeg is built into day-to-day decisions across academic, administrative, and operational areas of the University,” said UWinnipeg Executive Director, Facilities Kyle Macdonald. “The STARS process helps us measure that work in a meaningful way and identify opportunities to do better.” The university cited several initiatives that helped it attain the rating, including its Sustainability Strategy, LEED-certified buildings, sustainable contracts for food and waste management, and sustainability course offerings.
