Measuring Success
Humber Polytechnic aligns itself with industry best practice reporting standards, including the ASSHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). This is a reporting mechanism focused on evaluating sustainability performance in all aspects of higher education. We also utilize supplementary metrics to measure our successes.
Read more about Humber’s STARS ratings and progress in specific areas by reviewing our Reports.
Awards & Designations
Our Goals
- 100% of Humber programs have embedded sustainability principles by 2030
- STARS platinum by 2029
- Net Zero in 2029
- Leadership recognition through sustainability and climate action awards
Stars Rating and Total Score Throughout the Years
SILVER
45.68
2013
SILVER
59.32
2016
GOLD
70.91
2019
GOLD
79.01
2023
IEMP Progress Dashboard
Energy Efficiency
Humber will reduce energy use per squarefoot by 50% and align with global best-practice in energy efficiency, by 2034.
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reduction in energy use per square foot
Water Efficiency
Humber will reduce potable water use per student by 50% and align with global best-practice in water efficiency, by 2034.
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reduction in water use per student
Carbon Footprint
Humber will reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 30%, by 2034. Aligning with the UN Paris Agreement targets.
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reduction in absolute GHG emissions
Investment Returns
Humber will achieve an Investment Rate of Return of at least 7% on all IEMP project investments. Utility savings to date:
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saved in utility costs
Academic Offering
Humber will offer world-class courses addressing integrated energy, water and climate solutions covering social, policy, economic and technical aspects to meet the needs of the future.
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sustainability focused and related courses
Impact to Date
For more details, see our annual IEMP reports:
