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Sugar Sheet Initiative: Advancing Sustainability at McMaster

At Media Production Services (MPS), we are dedicated to championing McMaster University’s sustainability goals. For over 15 years, we’ve managed the campus’s Multi-Function Device (MFD) Fleet through PrintSmart, prioritizing eco-friendly innovations to reduce environmental impact. This commitment has driven us to continually seek out and implement sustainable options, from recycled materials to plant-based toners. In … Continue reading "Sugar Sheet Initiative: Advancing Sustainability at McMaster"

June 17, 2025

Low Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization Project

“It will be one of the most advanced systems in the world” according to Diego Mendlebaum (P.Eng.). He is referring to Thompson Rivers University’s Low Carbon District Energy System (LCDES), which officially broke ground in August 2024 and is scheduled to complete in Q3 of 2026. He should know, he’s the Head of Development with … Continue reading "Low Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization Project"

June 17, 2025

CAUBO 2024: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2024 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2024’s main conference. Monday, June 3, 2024

Tags: 2024, Best Practices, Business Continuity, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Data Analytics, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Energy Efficiency, Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Management, Human Resources, Integrated Planning, Organizational Models, Presentations, Procurement, Risk Management, Sexual Harassment & Violance, Sustainability, Treasury and Investment, Wellness and Mental Health

September 23, 2024

From Idealism to Realism in the Environmental Economy (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2024, Carbon Footprint, Energy Efficiency, Presentations, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Treasury and Investment

September 18, 2024

Balancing Decarbonization with Operational Requirements in Higher Education (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2024, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Facilities, Presentations, Sustainability

September 18, 2024

Measuring Emissions Related to University Investment Holdings

Tags: Carbon Footprint, Carbon Measurement, Investing

October 16, 2023

Mitigating Air Travel Emissions: A Sustainability Opportunity (Recorded Session)

Tags: 2023, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Presentations, Sustainability

September 26, 2023

Facilities Management Seminar – May 8, 2023 (Recorded Session)

Tags: 2023, Carbon Footprint, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Energy Efficiency, Facilities, Integrated Planning, Operations and Maintenance, Presentations, Sustainability

September 26, 2023

CAUBO 2023: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2023 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2023’s main conference. Monday, May 8, 2023

Tags: 2023, Academic Administration, Best Practices, Carbon Footprint, Continuous Improvement, Culture, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Hybrid Work Arrangement, Leadership, Organizational Models, Presentation, Sustainability, Wellness and Mental Health

September 26, 2023

Mitigating Air Travel Emissions: A Sustainability Opportunity (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2023, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Presentations, Sustainability

September 22, 2023