Sustainability Governance Framework
The Governance Framework provides strategic direction in integrating sustainability within Concordia's decision-making process.

Framework Structure
In 2013, members of the President’s Executive Group of Concordia drafted a Sustainability Governance Framework to provide strategic direction in institutionalizing sustainability within the university’s decision-making process.
The Sustainability Governance Framework is composed of the Sustainability Steering Committee and three sub-committees. Each committee consists of representatives from students, staff and faculty members
A visual representation of the Sustainability Governance Framework is available here.
Representation
Sustainability Advisory Committee
Key functions: Conducts strategic planning and develops recommendations with respect to policy and plans, including resource allocations and reporting.
Members:
- Vice-President, Services and Sustainability (Chair)
- Provost & Vice-President, Academic Affairs
- Chief Communications Officer
- Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies
- Vice-President, Advancement & External Relations
- Student Representatives (2)
- Full-Time Faculty or Library Representative (1)
- Staff Representative (1)
Each sub-committee consists of representatives from different departments/units/groups of students, staff, and faculty members.
Operational and Environmental Sustainability (OES) Sub-Committee
Key functions: Advises on energy and resource management, environmental sustainability, and environmental safety.
Chair: Michael Di Grappa, Vice-President, Services and Sustainability
Campus Sustainability Engagement (CSE) Sub-Committee
Key functions: Promotes engagement within the university community and coordinates internal sustainability initiatives and activities.
Chair: Philippe Beauregard, Chief Communications Officer
Teaching, Learning and Research Sustainability (TLRS) Sub-Committee
Key functions: Advises and promotes teaching, learning and research sustainability activities.
Chairs: Sandra Gabriele, Vice-Provost, Innovation, Teaching & Learning; James Grant, Professor, Department of Biology