Sustainability Questions -Georgette Marling

Can you elucidate on how you would attempt to answer the question of integrating equity and sustainability intro SSMU processes and decisions?

I think a more comprehensive training for all SSMU employees is a great first step. The training needs to be a process, just as equity itself is a process. We can actively keep in touch with employees regarding institutionalizing sustainability into their portfolios for years to come - maintaining a long term focus. If they have questions or need help implementing it deeper into their work there must be outlets or references for support.

What process would you undergo to answer how is sustainability faring as SSMU without someone in the role of sustainability coordinator? In your opinion, what is the present state of sustainability at SSMU and to what extent are you aware of the current initiatives and projects happening within SSMU?

I would first see if we are doing the absolute best would could in terms of our internal processes. Second, I would verify that we are holding up in our efforts in regards to coordination, facilitation, outreach, and awareness. I would make sure we provide an initial report to use as a benchmark for progress and to see how we are doing in comparison to when we had a Sustainability Coordinator. After which, we would have to decide which of the two routes (as I proposed here) we would take.