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Sustainability

​​The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is committed to providing both educational and practical leadership about environmental sustainability.  The board looks to promote practices which embrace a vision of “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” (Brundtland Commission, 1987) 

 

Environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility that demands ongoing collaboration between all staff and students, schools and Board departments, community organizations and agencies, parent groups and all levels of government, business and the community at large.  The Board’s promotion of environmental sustainability is rooted in a “cradle to cradle” model for caring for the earth’s resources, seeking to prepare and inspire our students to be responsible citizens who respect the environment and use resources wisely, contributing to the common good (CGE 7i and 7j). 

Sustainability

Energy Reporting and Conservation and Demand Management Plans 

 

Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan: 

 

In accordance with Ontario Regulation 25/23 - Broader Public Sector: Energy Reporting and Conservation and Demand Management Plans, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board’s is required to prepare an energy conservation and demand management plan every five (5) years. A copy of the 2024 5-year plan is provided below: 

 

While a board may have a five-year energy management plan, the ability of the board to implement the plan depends on the funding that is received each year from the Ministry. The Ministry typically provides school boards with approximately $1.4 billion in funding annually to address school condition improvement and school renewal needs. 

Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports: 

 

In accordance with Ontario Regulation 25/23 - Broader Public Sector: Energy Reporting and Conservation and Demand Management Plans, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board’s Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Reports are posted and submitted annually. Copies of these reports are posted below: 

 

The information found in the reports are an important tool for comparing, planning, and evaluating past and future energy conservation initiatives within the Board. The information presented in the reports are considered raw data and, therefore, do not take into consideration many factors such as weather, age of building, or mechanical infrastructure. 

 

For more information on these reports and other energy initiatives, please contact us.