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Webinar: From Frameworks to Practice: Identifying Sustainable IT Metrics for Higher Ed
This webinar was rescheduled from May 28 to Feb 4.
The Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector’s growing carbon footprint and escalating electronic waste pose significant challenges to global sustainability efforts. Recent analyses estimate that ICT now contributes 2.1%–3.9% of global carbon emissions, while electronic waste has increased by approximately 60% between 2010 and 2020. Higher education institutions have a critical responsibility in addressing these challenges by incorporating IT sustainability best practices into every aspect of their operations.
This webinar presents a comprehensive framework for seamlessly integrating Sustainable IT Standards v1.0, consisting of 240 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) topics and metrics, into the existing Higher Education Sustainability Tracking System (STARS). Our primary objective is to identify universal metrics applicable to all higher education institutions, facilitating their inclusion in STARS assessments. Additionally, we aim to provide practical guidelines tailored to every stakeholder in higher education – from students to faculty to staff – to become sustainability practitioners and ambassadors.
The webinar will provide attendees with knowledge and tools to help them target, measure, and disclose sustainability progress within their portfolios. What is the sustainable procurement practice for hardware and software? How do we measure and report energy efficiencies in technology infrastructure, including data centers and cloud services? Can we achieve zero-waste through smart IT asset lifecycle management? How can we address the growing need for equitable digital access for students, faculty, and staff?
This webinar utilizes interactive activities to help participants connect Sustainable IT standards with current AASHE frameworks. It offers practical strategies for addressing IT sustainability challenges within regulatory and budgetary constraints.
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Presenters
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Susan Rivera, IT Management Faculty, Central Washington University Sue is part of the IT Management Faculty at Central Washington University. Her research centers on developing applied sustainability curriculum and reporting frameworks for the IT practitioner. She plays a pivotal role in proposing, designing, and implementing sustainability classes, forming the core of the IT Management Department’s Sustainable Practices in IT curriculum. Classes are designed in collaboration with many stakeholders, including IT Management’s Industry Advisory Board, the Sustainability Director, faculty and students. Classes are offered in four different multimodal capacities to enhance equitable access to sustainability education. Rivera is also pursuing her GRI Certification. |
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Frances Edmonds, Head of Sustainable Impact, HP Canada Frances Edmonds is the Head of Sustainable Impact at HP Canada, where she is responsible for business development and oversees Corporate Social Responsibility programs nationally. With a focus on sustainable procurement, Frances is driving meaningful change cross-sector that supports a more circular and sustainable economic future for Canada. With more than 30 years of experience, Frances is recognized as one of Canada’s top sustainability professionals having received two Clean 50 awards, is listed on the Canadian Women in the IT Channel Hall of Fame and has led HP to become the most sustainable technology company in Canada. She is Vice Chair of the board of Learning for a Sustainable Future and serves as a consultant for customers and academic institutions on sustainability strategies. She also sits on the Sustainable Development Advisory Council for the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada as well as having completed work on the Expert Panel on the Circular Economy in Canada as assembled by the Council of Canadian Academies. |
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Stéphanie Leclerc, Senior Advisor, Sustainable Procurement, McGill University Stéphanie H. Leclerc, Ph.D, is McGill University’s Senior Advisor for Sustainable Procurement. Stéphanie works closely with the Procurement Services team, and in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, to align the University’s spending with the institution’s overarching sustainability goals. This involves the reduction of social and environmental risks in the University’s supply chain, while targeting opportunities to drive positive impacts for the climate, for biodiversity, human well-being and the development of a more circular economy. Stéphanie is the co-founder and co-chair of CASPAR, Canada’s inter-university working group on Sustainable Procurement, and she is a member of the International Working Group on Ethical Public Procurement. She has served two terms on the EPEAT Advisory Council and participated in the technical committees involved in the development of EPEAT 2.0 sustainability criteria. |