Environment and Sustainability

At the Upper Grand District School Board, we are committed to Leading Through Sustainability, one of the key priorities in our Multi-Year Plan. This means taking action to reduce our environmental impact, support sustainable practices in our schools and communities, and empower students to be leaders in creating a greener future. From energy-efficient buildings to outdoor learning, we are working together to build a more sustainable world—today and for generations to come.

UGDSB's Multi-Year Plan graphic

Goals and Key Outcomes

The board's overarching goal within our Sustainability pillar is: Initiatives positively impacting sustainability are proactively driven by students and staff. Our aim is to implement initiatives that have a positive impact on sustainability.

Key Outcomes (2024-25):

  • Achieve the board's 5-year consumption goals/energy conservation goals

  • Student Engagement – consult with student senate on sustainability or student led initiatives

  • Explore options for appropriate and engaging school wide environmental programs to consider for use in school communities

  • Increase participation at Akinomaagayegaamikoong

  • Widely promote key outcomes, board initiatives, staff led initiatives and student led initiatives to school communities

  • Update Policy/Procedures 210/210-A in Winter 2025 and passed by Board of Trustees in time for the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The UGDSB has a Sustainability Advisory Committee that meets quarterly throughout the school year. Members include executive staff, school-based staff, facilities and program staff, students, and trustees.

The committee advises the UGDSB on key outcomes and actions aligned with the board’s Multi-Year Plan (MYP), with regards to the priority of sustainability.

The committee focuses on providing strategic advice and recommendations to the UGDSB regarding system-wide sustainability initiatives and practices.

Committee Reports:

Resources