Skip to main content
Welcome to the University of Lethbridge
  • Library
  • Directory
  • Intranet
  • MyExperience
  • Webmail
  • Bridge
  • Moodle
Study here Give
Research
Close
  • Our research
    • Centres & Institutes
    • Faculty awards & honours
    • Initiatives
    • PUBlic Professor Series
    • Research Chair Programs
    • Research Stories
  • For Researchers
    • Research Funding
    • Resources for Support
    • Research Data Management
    • Research Security
  • Students
  • Postdoctoral fellows, Visiting Researchers, Foreign Nationals
    • Appointment process
    • Health benefit coverage
    • New hire information
    • Posdoctoral Supports and Professional Development
    • Postdoctoral Fellow policy
  • Research Ethics & Safety
    • Animal Care Services
    • Animal research ethics
    • Human research ethics
    • Release of funds
  • Partnerships & Innovation
  • About
    • Vice President (Research)
    • Research Support Fund
    • Strategic Research Plan
  • Library
  • Directory
  • Intranet
  • MyExperience
  • Webmail
  • Bridge
  • Moodle
Study here Give
About
  • Vice President (Research)
    • Sustainable Campus
      • Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC)
  • Research Support Fund
  • Strategic Research Plan

Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC)

We commit to taking action on the education, research, policy formation, and information exchange necessary to advance sustainability. We will incorporate the three facets of sustainability – environmental, economic, and social responsibility – into all aspects of our institution and communicate these efforts for the benefit of all.

University of Lethbridge Strategic Plan 2014-2019
Strategic Direction – Enhance the sustainability of the University

What is the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC)?

Environmental sustainability is the managing of natural resources in an effective manner to meet our needs and to preserve and maintain them for future generations.

Environmental sustainability at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) focuses on a vision towards a greener campus and more sustainable practices that will support student learning experiences and preserve the natural, unique landscape that is part of our University. The University of Lethbridge embraces the leadership role and responsibility it must take to influence and educate sustainable practices beyond the classroom.

Advisory to the President of the University, the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) provides leadership, coordination and guidance to the University for the integration of environmental sustainability principles and practices throughout the University’s teaching, research and operational activities.

The ESAC will work to provide processes that facilitate open and transparent communication and discussion between all University units, for the identification of shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration in the area of environmental sustainability.

Guiding Principles

ESAC will support awareness, knowledge and critical thinking on issues related to environmental sustainability of the University by promoting but not limiting their focus to:

  1. healthy spaces for students, employees, and visitors;
  2. environmentally sustainable teaching, service, research and operational practices;
  3. reduction of environmental impacts such as carbon emissions and greenhouse gases by reducing energy and resource consumption;
  4. sustainable building practices for new buildings and major retrofits.

Terms of Reference Membership List

Related links

  • Funding available
  • Our research
  • Research Centres & Institutes
  • Researcher network
  • Vice-President (Research)

uLethbridge faculty

All faculty content is now on the
ORIS intranet site

Vice-President (Research)

  • A760 (University Hall)
  • 403-329-2431
  • vpr@uleth.ca

Office of Research & Innovation Services

  • B610 (University Hall)
  • 403-329-2431
  • oris@uleth.ca
  • ORISUofL
  • ORIS at UofL

Students

  • Academic calendar
  • Student Enrolment and Registrar Services
  • Student opportunities
  • Student services
  • Study here

Information for

  • Alumni
  • Donors
  • Visitors and community

Campus

  • Careers at uLethbridge
  • Events
  • Faculty and staff intranet
  • Maps and tours
  • News
Visit the University of Lethbridge Homepage
  • Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
  • Contact us
  • Calgary Campus
  • Faculty and staff directory

The University is located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Aboriginal peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.

©2025 University of Lethbridge | Terms of use