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UFV advances from Silver to Gold in recognition of progress across teaching, research, operations, governance, and community engagement.
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Abbotsford, B.C., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The University of the Fraser Valley has achieved a Gold rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), a globally recognized sustainability reporting framework administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
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The achievement marks a significant milestone in UFV’s sustainability journey. Elevating the university from a Silver rating to Gold recognizes years of progress across teaching, research, campus operations, planning, governance, and campus community engagement.
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“This achievement reflects the dedication and collaboration of our entire university community,” says UFV president James Mandigo. “Sustainability is increasingly central to how universities prepare students for the future, manage resources responsibly, and contribute to the well-being of their communities and ecosystems. Achieving a Gold STARS rating demonstrates that UFV is delivering on our shared responsibility of acting locally and thinking globally as we advance our strategic priorities.”
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STARS is one of the most comprehensive sustainability assessment systems used by colleges and universities worldwide. Institutions voluntarily report on hundreds of indicators that measure sustainability performance across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. UFV has been evaluated in a broad range of categories, including curriculum, research, campus engagement, public engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation.
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Gold status signifies that the university has demonstrated excellence and leadership in integrating sustainability throughout its operations and academic mission.
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Over the past several years, UFV has developed an energy and climate plan, implemented campus energy-efficiency projects, advanced active transportation infrastructure, expanded sustainability-related curriculum and research opportunities, enhanced engagement with students and employees, and developed a Sustainability Action Pathway to guide future progress.
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The university has also strengthened its sustainability governance and reporting processes, ensuring that sustainability considerations are increasingly embedded in decision-making across the institution.
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“Achieving Gold status is the result of years of sustained effort across many areas of the university,” says Doran Hoge, UFV director of Energy and Sustainability. “This recognition reflects not only operational improvements such as energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, but also the work being done by faculty, staff, students, and community partners to advance sustainability through teaching, research, and engagement.
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