Candace Le Roy , Director of Sustainability
reported as of 31 March 2016 — demonstrates how the university is committed to working with on and off campus partners to make big shifts in the way they operate as an institution .
A major project underway encourages ‘ sustainable spaces ’ across the university ’ s facilities which integrates sustainability principles into the day-to-day actions of staff members . Becoming a Certified Sustainable Office is a great way to encourage staff collaboration on sustainability and to create a more robust , engaged workplace , says Blok . “ Certified
Sustainable Offices adopt practices that improve their environmental , economic and social performance . They receive a toolkit , support and resources and that encourages others to participate .” This certification program has now been extended into events , vendors , and soon into labs . Large events such as the President ’ s annual staff appreciation BBQ are certified sustainable events further demonstrating that all levels of the University are contributing to these efforts .
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Candace Le Roy , Director of Sustainability
Guiding the institution-wide approach to sustainability leadership , Le Roy consults on risks and opportunities to integrate sustainability into the University ’ s core business . Over her 16 years at SFU , Candace has been dedicated to facilitating university-wide efforts to innovate and contribute meaningfully and measurably to the shift toward a regenerative , circular , and equitable society and economy . Candace works collaboratively with partners both within and outside the university to identify , develop and deliver major cross-portfolio projects that contribute to this work .
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