ISCN 2015PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP: WELCOME TO THE ISCN
GoalsProvide background on the ISCN’s mission and programs to those new to the “ISCN family”
Allow those who have been participating in the ISCN previously to dive deeper into new ideas and examples of sustainability initiatives on campus
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The ISCN…“Founded in 2007, the ISCN is a global forum
for leading universities to exchange ideas and best practices for integrating sustainability into campus operations, research and teaching.”
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ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus CharterShared principles, individual targets (similar UN Global Compact)
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3 shared principles on individual targets that each member school sets against theseAccountability by members reporting regularly and publicly on progressProvides a basis for benchmarkingAllows for cross-referencing with other frameworks and standards (e.g. GRI, ISO, etc.)Developed and disseminated with the WEF’s Global University Leaders Forum
Guidelines for specific topics under each principle (aligned with GRI, AASHE STARS)
Principle 1Building and their
sustainability impacts
Principle 2Campus-wide planning and
target setting
Principle 3Integration of research, teaching, facilities, and
outreach
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• Resource use (energy, water and materials)• Waste, recycling, and local emissions
• Sustainability of current research/IT facilities• Users and accessibility• Building design aspects
• Food purchasing• Social inclusion (diversity) and protection• Land use and biodiversity impacts
• Institution-wide carbon emissions• Master planning and strategic sustainability plans• Transportation
• Coursework integration• Social program integration
• Research/education on future sustainable research/IT facilities• Sustainability commitments and resources
Inspiration and formal endorsement Can be used informally as inspiration in developing campus sustainability programs
Formal endorsement requires signature by President or Vice-Chancellor
Charter endorsement establishes membership of the school in the ISCN
For further information, please see www.isc-network.org and contact our ISCN Secretariat team
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