Sustainability Office: UBC's Okanagan Campus

Sustainability Office

Established by UBC in 2010, the Sustainability Office is responsible for the advancement of sustainability on campus to support its development as a vibrant, regenerative community.

Spotlight

Climate Action Plan 2030

LEARN about the plan. TAKE ACTION.

Campus Sustainability Performance Achievement

UBC Okanagan’s 2021 measures to reduce energy and carbon emissions. Learn more.

e-Bike and e-Scooter Share Program

Getting to, from and around campus just got easier! Electric-assist bikes and scooters are available on the campus – try one today.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming climate action engagement: ATTEND Mode Shift: A campus commuting event. Learn more.

UBC Okanagan Skeena Residence Case Study

Learn about UBC Okanagan’s newest and first Passive House project, Skeena Residence.

Reminder to “Sort it Out”

UBC Okanagan Sustainability Office partners with students on renewed campaign. Learn more.

Our Mission

The Sustainability Office is focused on advancing sustainability on campus and interconnected issues relating to climate change, energy, carbon, water, rainwater, waste, landscape, ecology, biodiversity, and engagement.

We are responsible for operational sustainability and climate policy development, planning and programs, best management practices for the natural campus environment and systems, sustainability and regulatory carbon performance monitoring and reporting, and sustainability awareness and community engagement programs. Our work is aligned with UBC’s sustainability and climate imperatives and we work closely with colleagues across UBC to achieve our collective goals.

Our Role

Develop and monitor sustainability and climate-related policies, plans, programs and initiatives.
Develop and implement sustainability and climate-related community engagement programs that facilitate change and build capacity within units and departments.
Integrate sustainability in capital projects through UBC’s Integrated Sustainability Process and develop/adapt UBC Green Building Guidelines/Policies for the campus.
Facilitate environmental assessments and best management practices for the natural campus environment and systems.
Lead campus sustainability and climate performance measurement, reporting and benchmarking, including regulatory carbon emission reporting and offsets for the campus, in accordance with Provincially legislated requirements.
Contribute to the development of broader Campus Plans (Campus Plan, Design Guidelines, Transportation Plan, etc.)
Collaborate with utility providers, City of Kelowna, and partners in the pursuit of climate leadership and resource conservation.
Support campus as a living laboratory and student learning opportunities.