A sustainable campus is a university that contributes to building a sustainable society through education, research, social collaboration, and campus development.
Not only does it mean a “campus with a low environmental impact,” it also aims to contribute to society by “developing education and research rooted in social issues as a policy of the university as a whole” and “carrying out campus development in harmony with the surrounding area.” It refers to practical and multifaceted support for the well-being of people.
In 2016, the university formulated the "Action Plan for Building a Sustainable Campus 2016" and in 2018, the "Campus Master Plan 2018" as a concrete plan for this. In order to embody the university's University Philosophies and long-term goals, "Future Strategy for the 150th Anniversary of Hokkaido University," these are goals that combine the promotion of education and research related to sustainability with a low-burden, high-quality campus, and campus space. It indicates the planning goals, and the policies for facility and physical environment development, management and operation.
"Campus Master Plan 2018" emphasizes comprehensiveness and practicability. , and a long-term plan that embodies the creation of campus space.
In 2020, we formulated the "Campus Master Plan for the Hakodate Campus" as a concrete plan based on the actual situation of each Hakodate Campus.
Campus Management Division (SCM Division) Activities
At Hokkaido University, we established the Sustainable Campus Promotion Office in 2010, and since April 2018, Sustainable Campus Management Office (SCM Office) *Renamed the Campus Management Division in April 2024 has been appointed to promote a wide range of sustainable campus activities. It plays a central role.
Main activities of the SCM department
- Well-being on campus (energy-saving measures, appropriate disposal of waste, etc.)
- Assessment System for Sustainable Campus
- Networking inside and outside Japan
- Production and publication of Sustainability Reports (Environmental Report)
For details on other activities, please visit the website of Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability.