UNBC has been placed in the top third of Time Higher Education’s Impact Rankings, which assess how universities are helping to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
UNBC is ranked in the 801-1,000 group out of more than 2,500 institutions worldwide. This is also UNBC’s first time on Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings.
“As Canada’s Green University, UNBC’s inclusion in the Impact Rankings builds on a legacy of action,” said Faculty of Business and Economics Dean Ron Camp.
“From promoting education and research that aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, to integrating sustainable practices into campus operations.”
The Impact Rankings evaluate universities against the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, using indicators across four key areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.
“Sustainability offers a vital lens through which we can understand our challenges and focus our efforts on meaningful, lasting change,” Camp said.
“By making UNBC’s sustainability initiatives visible and collaborative, we’re not only empowering students, faculty and staff — we’re also inviting the broader community to see themselves as part of the solution.”
UNBC has also signed the SDG Accord, which is the University and College sector’s collective response to the global goals.
“The SDG Accord reflects UNBC’s commitment to continue local efforts and to work in solidarity with institutions around the world,” said UNBC President Dr. Geoff Payne.
“By signing on, we’re pledging to continue to lead change – to act, report on and share what we learn. The Accord reaffirms that education, research and community partnerships are essential to building a more sustainable future for all.”
The University says it will report annually on its progress and share its learnings with other signatories across Canada and internationally.
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