Adopting STARS as a Campus Sustainability
Measuring System at a Japanese University:
A Case of Hokkaido University
Maki KOMATSU,
coordinator, Office for a Sustainable Campus
Hokkaido University
Hokkaido
Sapporo
N
Hokkaido University
Sapporo Campus
Site Space: 1,800,000 m2,
Floor Space: 720,000 m2,
Population: 28,000,
employees 10,000
(60% are contract workers)
students 18,000
(60% are undergraduate)
Botanical garden
Sapporo
Central Station
Office for a Sustainable Campus
November 1, 2010
Action Plan 2012 for Sustainable Campus
1 Eco-friendly Activities through Education and Research
Main issues
1.1 Education
1.2 Research
2 Social Contribution by Sending Information about Environmental Issues
2.1 Sending Information
2.2 Partnership Working with Local Communities
2.3 Establishment of Domestic and International Network
3 Environmental Impact Reduction in University Management
3.1 Ecosystem
3.2 North Forest Project
3.3 Energy Saving in Buildings
3.4 Energy
3.5 Waste management
3.6 Water
3.7 Dining
3.8 Transportation
3.9 Space saving
3.10 Purchasing
Action Plan 2012 has been
approved in March.
How to realize these listed actions?
How to evaluate their achievements ?
We need our original evaluation system
Action Plan 2012 for Sustainable Campus
Policy
Area
Plan
1.1.1 Education for Sustainability
１
Eco-friendly
Activities
through
１.１
Education
1.1.2 Students Activity for Sustainability
Education
and Research
１.２
Research
1.2.1
Campus as a study field
for research on Environmental
Impact Reduction
Humanities and science integration is essential to
realize sustainable society
Diverse activities all over the university are required
- Center for Sustainable Science
- Sustainability Weeks
- Giving incentives for students activities
provide rooms, official website, SNS etc.
Policy
Area
２.１
Sending
Information
２
Plan
2.1.1
Sending information about
activities and achievements in environmental
impact reduction
2.1.2
Development of various strategies
for education
Social
Contribution
by Sending
Information
about
Environmental
Issues
Partnership working for
２.２
2.2.1 sustainability
Partnership
with local community
Working with
Partnership working for
Local
Communities
２.３
Establishment of Domestic
and International Network
2.2.2 sustainability with local
government
2.2.3
Partnership working for sustainability
with local companies
2.3.1
Establishment of domestic network
2.3.2
Establishment of international network
Located in central part, need partnership with local community
- Create community interactive area:
campus users, local people, and tourists
- Preserve cultural heritage and ecosystem with local government:
historical places, farmlands, forests, and river systems
３
Environmental
Impact
Reduction
in University
Management
3.1
Ecosystem
3.1.1
3.2
North Forest
Project
3.2.1 Promote north forest project
3.3
Energy Saving in Buildings
3.4
Energy
Ecosystem conservation in our
campus
3.3.1
Thorough planning for energy
efficient building
3.3.2
Installing energy efficient appliances
3.3.3
Offering incentives
3.4.1 Energy use reduction
Development of renewable
3.4.2
energy
Indigenous ecosystem of our campus
- Conducting ecosystem survey to establish database
- Developing guideline for ecosystem preservation
- Utilize research forests for energy resource and CO2 absorption:
local community engagement is essential
- Reduce energy consumption and utilize onsite renewable energy
３
Environmental
Impact
Reduction
in University
Management
3.5
Waste
management
3.5.1
Taking 3R measures
3.5.2
Cyclic use of organic waste
3.5.3
Hazardous waste management
3.6
Water
3.6.1
Water management
3.6.2
Stormwater management
3.7
Dining
3.7.1
Low impact food purchasing
3.7.2
Low impact dining service
3.8
Transportation
3.8.1 Vehicle restraints
3.8.2 Modal shift
3.8.3 Bicycle friendly campus
3.9 Space saving
3.10
Purchasing
3.9.1 Space saving
3.10.1
Green purchasing
User oriented campus: quality of campus life
Traffic line & public space
- new streets, delivery system, cars restraints, rules for bicycles, etc.
- café, 24 hours open, enhance social interaction, etc.
- campus design harmonized with city center
Suitable STARS indicators
category 1
Co-Curricular
Education
Edu
cation
&
Research
suitable
Credit No.
ER-01
ER-02
ER-03
ER-04
ER-05
ER-06
ER-07
ER-08
ER-09
ER-10
ER-11
ER-12
ER-13
ER-14
Student Sustainability Educators Program
Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign
Sustainability in New Student Orientation
Sustainability Outreach and Publications
Sustainability Course Identification
Sustainability-Focused Courses
Sustainability-Related Courses
Sustainability Courses by Department
Sustainability Learning Outcomes
Undergraduate Program in Sustainability
Graduate Program in Sustainability
Sustainability Immersive Experience
Sustainability Literacy Assessment
Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses
Support students activities?
Curriculum
Education reflects common understanding
of sustainability?
category 3
Planning,
Admin.
& Engage
ment
Students
get Sustainability
involved?Coordination
PAE-1
Coordination
and
Planning
Diversity
and Affordability
PAE-2
PAE-3
PAE-4
PAE-5
PAE-6
PAE-7
PAE-8
PAE-9
PAE-10
Strategic Plan
Physical Campus Plan
Sustainability Plan
Climate Action Plan
Diversity and Equity Coordination
Measuring Campus Diversity Culture
Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
Support Programs for Future Faculty
Affordability and Access Programs
Education reflects common understanding of sustainability?
ER-5 : Sustainability Course Identification
NO common definition of our university
We set keywords:
Environment, Rural Development, Sustainable
Urbanization, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable
Consumption, Gender Equality, Health Promotion
ER-6: Sustainability-Focused Courses
ER-7: Sustainability-Related Courses
5%, 294/5411 courses(undergraduate)
7%, 390/5411 courses(undergraduate)
We had to look over all the syllabus and pick out
courses fitting those keywords.
Sustainability education are NOT organized
in our university
Support students activity ?
ER-01 Student Sustainability Educators Program
ER-02 Student Sustainability Outreach
PAE 8 Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
Students Council for Sustainable Development (SCSD)
+ Office for Sustainable Campus
Students support students
Other lots of underrepresented groups are NOT supported
Students get involved ?
PAE 2: Strategic Plan
PAE 4: Sustainability Plan
Action Plan 2012 :
N/A
Attempt has just made with Free University of Amsterdam,
UNI metrics project
category 2
Ope
rations
Dining Services
category 3
suitable
Credit No.
OP-6
OP-T2-3
OP-T2-4
OP-T2-5
OP-T2-6
OP-T2-7
OP-T2-8
Food and Beverage Purchasing
Trayless Dining
Vegan Dining
Trans-Fats
Guidelines for Franchisees
Pre-Consumer Food Waste Composting
PostConsumer Food Waste Composting
PAE-11
PAE-12
PAE-13
PAE-14
PAE-15
PAE-16
PAE-17
PAE-18
PAE-T2-7
PAE-T2-8
PAE-T2-9
PAE-19
PAE-20
PAE-21
PAE-22
PAE-23
PAE-24
PAE-25
Sustainable Compensation
Employee Satisfaction Evaluation
Staff Professional Development in Sustainability
Sustainability in New Employee Orientation
Employee Sustainability Educators Program
Committee on Investor Responsibility
Shareholder Advocacy
Positive Sustainability Investments
Student-Managed Sustainable Investment Fund
Sustainable Investment Policy
Investment Disclosure
Community Sustainability Partnerships
Inter-Campus Collaboration on Sustainability
Sustainability in Continuing Education
Community Service Participation
Community Service Hours
Sustainability Policy Advocacy
Trademark Licensing
Human
Sustainable
food supply?
Resources
For local economy: agriculture in Hokkaido
Planning,
Admi
nistration
& Engage
ment
Contributing to local community and economy?
Invest
ment
Public
Engagement
Contributing to local community and economy?
PAE-11,13 Sustainable Compensation, Staff Professional Development in Sustainability
PAE-22/23 Community Service Participation/Hours
OP-6
Food and Beverage Purchasing
N/A
PAE-18 Positive Sustainability Investments
Not applicable
- local investment
- responsibility to local society
Much more focused
on global economy
Our university has NO initiative to support local economy
But students support local economy: agriculture
Hokudai Marche; connect consumers to producers
New indicators needed
category 2
Ope
rations
Ground
unsuitable
Credit No.
OP-9
OP-T2-19
OP-T2-20
OP-T2-21
OP-T2-22
OP-T2-23
Integrated Pest Management
Native Plants
Wildlife Habitat
Tree Campus USA
Snow and Ice Removal
Landscape Waste Composting
How to evaluate ecosystem in our campus?
How to evaluate ecosystem in our campus?
Indigenous and particular ecosystem in Hokkaido
How to evaluate ecosystem in our campus?
1. Create database
2. Manage biological interaction under minimum control
3. Keep the indigenous ecosystem as it is
Provide academic knowledge
OP-9
Integrated Pest Management
OP-T2-19 Use Native Plants
OP-T2-20 Protect/Create Wildlife Habitat
Management
Conservation
We need new indicators
New indicators needed
category 2
Ground
Ope
rations
Transportation
inadequate
Credit No.
OP-9
OP-T2-19
OP-T2-20
OP-T2-21
OP-T2-22
OP-T2-23
OP-14
OP-15
OP-16
OP-T2-26
OP-T2-27
OP-T2-28
OP-T2-29
OP-T2-30
OP-T2-31
OP-T2-32
OP-T2-33
OP-T2-34
OP-T2-35
OP-T2-36
OP-T2-37
Integrated Pest Management
Native Plants
Wildlife Habitat
Tree Campus USA
Snow and Ice Removal
Landscape Waste Composting
Campus Fleet
Student Commute Modal Split
Employee Commute Modal Split
Bicycle Sharing
Facilities for Bicyclists
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Mass Transit Programs
Condensed Work Week
Telecommuting
Carpool/Vanpool Matching
Cash-out of Parking
Carpool Discount
Local Housing
Prohibiting Idling
Car Sharing
How to evaluate built environment
and spatial design?
How to evaluate built environment and spatial design?
Japanese universities stay behind in these areas
How to evaluate built environment and spatial design?
OP-15
OP-16
OP-T2-26
OP-T2-27
OP-T2-28
OP-T2-29
Student Commute Modal Split
Employee Commute Modal Split
Bicycle Sharing
Facilities for Bicyclists
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Mass Transit Programs
Too much fixed indicators
students: 99%, staffs: 82% ;
using public transport, campus bus, bike, walking
Charging on car users to support campus bus service.
STARS indicators are applicable but NOT enough
We need more holistic indicators
Try to develop our evaluation system
Current situation

Case study on STARS

Investigation on our current
situation (benchmark)
evaluation
Original and regional
evaluation system
achievements
Future vision
What is “sustainable university” ?
Trigger discussions
Actions (Action Plan 2012)
Summary ―Indicators for Action Plan 2012
1 Eco-friendly Activities through Education and Research
1.1 Education
1.2 Research
2 Social Contribution by Sending Information about Environmental Issues
STARS indicators are suitable to
2.1 Sending Information
evaluate these areas
2.2 Partnership Working with Local Communities
2.3 Establishment of Domestic and International Network
3 Environmental Impact Reduction in University Management
3.1 Ecosystem
3.2 North Forest Project
3.3 Energy Saving in Buildings
3.4 Energy
3.5 Waste management
3.6 Water
3.7 Dining
3.8 Transportation
3.9 Space saving
3.10 Purchasing
We need to develop new
indicators
STARS case study also
shows us the possibility to
expand Action Plan 2012
Acknowledgment
All staffs of Administration Bureau and all faculties of Hokkaido University.
For students involvement:
Dr. Peter Nijkamp, Dr. Eveline Leeuwen,Dr. Karima Kourtit, and Dr. João Romão.
For students activity survey:
Saki Nagashima, Hirotaka Nakanishi, Haruki Nakamura, Akira Eguchi,
Nobuhiro Nakano, Akihiro Maeda, Daiki Enomoto, Daichi Kubo,
and Tomomi Aketagawa.
Sapporo Citizens Activity Support Center,
Sapporo Eco Plaza, NPO Neos, and NGO Ezorock.