The overarching goal of sustainability is to contribute positively towards the well-being of individuals, communities, and ecosystems. To this end, sustainability in higher education balances environmental responsibility, economic health, social equity, and cultural vitality.

MacEwan’s Campus Sustainability Plan is intended to provide a positive direction forward while maintaining flexibility to respond to many new challenges and opportunities. It provides a comprehensive framework to help guide MacEwan towards a sustainable and resilient future.

The Strategic Campus Sustainability Plan demonstrates how the university will engage the campus community in our shared future. Some strategies involve quick wins and incremental changes to existing practices. Other strategies require deep changes to policy and practice. All decision making regarding the strategies will give consideration to environmental, economic, social, and cultural factors.