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What is Road Map Saskatoon What is Road Map Saskatoon?
Road Map Saskatoon is an organization that works with the public, institutions, industries, businesses, and communities to increase understanding of the importance of sustainability, to educate on how to become more sustainable, and to facilitate networking between different groups. We believe that the environment, the community, and the economy are linked as we work with other organizations toward a sustainable Saskatoon. Road Map began in 2004 as a project that was a partnership of the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA), the Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES), and the City of Saskatoon's Environmental Advisory Committee (SEAC). These four organization continue to support Road Map Saskatoon and are represented on the Road Map Board of Directors. Since 2004, Road Map has been facilitating a network of Sustainability Champions that has been leading the way for other organizations on the road to sustainability.Road Map Saskatoon was incorporated in June 2006 and today is a not-for-profit organization with members from every sector of the community, all working to make Saskatoon more sustainable city. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors. Name ChangeAt the 2009 AGM, Road Map changed its name from Road Map 2020 to Road Map Saskatoon to clearly define the organization as one that is paving the way for a sustainable future for the City of Saskatoon. The original name was chosen to highlight the organization�s twenty-twenty vision of the future. However, the name was easily confused with the year 2020, making the organization seem short-sited, only planning for the next ten years. The Early StagesFunding from Environment Canada's EcoAction Fund and the Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation enabled the MVA to begin this process by building a partnership with SES and SEAC, forming a Steering Committee with a representative from each organization. Early on in the project the City's Environmental Protection Branch and the University of Saskatchewan's Facilities Management Division were consulted on plans for the project and the representatives from the two organizations agreed to form an Advisory Committee. Late in June 2004, 20 community leaders from various sectors were brought together as a focus group, to assess their interest in the project and to shape plans for the early stages. A two-day workshop was held in September to allow Steering and Advisory Committee members and ten others learn about the Natural Step, a science- and systems-based definition of sustainability and a process to help organizations and communities use this definition for decision-making and planning. The 2004 Forum On November 17, 2004, a forum brought together 89 participants representing a broad range of stakeholders from the community�business, industry, institutions, City administration and Councillors, provincial government, community organizations, and individuals. Four speakers from across North America spoke about the successes of other communities and businesses that are adopting sustainable practices. Afternoon breakout sessions were an opportunity for participants to share their challenges and issues, and strengths and opportunities with respect to sustainability. They also described the characteristics of a sustainable Saskatoon, offered strategies for change and recommended issues that post-forum Task Groups should address in developing a local action plan for sustainability. Out of the forum emerged a multi-stakeholder group of 40 community leaders working in three Task Groups to build a local action plan for sustainability. Expanded Advisory CommitteeIn December 2004, the Advisory Committee was expanded to include representatives from City Council, the City's Environmental Protection and Planning Branches, the University of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Health Region, both school divisions, the North Saskatoon Business Association, the Saskatoon Credit Union, SaskTel, UMA Engineering, and the Saskatoon Tribal Council. This Committee reviewed and helped shape plans for the next stages of the project. Task Groups Begin WorkTask Group members met in late January to discuss plans for their work in 2005. On February 28, 2005 Task Group members attended a Natural Step workshop where they learned how to use The Natural Step Framework to guide their decision making. The initial focus of the Task Groups has been on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the community, work that will support the City's commitment under the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Partners for Climate Protection. In 2005 a baseline analysis of community GHG emissions was developed by a consultant hired by the City. From March through June, using the City's target reductions set as a result of this analysis, the Task Groups worked to identify projects and strategies to achieve the greatest reductions in various sectors. The 2005 ForumThis second forum focused on how to build a healthy and sustainable economy in Saskatoon while addressing social and environmental issues, with a particular emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speakers from Saskatoon shared their expertise in the areas of sustainable transportation, green buildings and sustainable neighbourhoods, put into a Saskatoon context. During roundtable brainstorming sessions participants made recommendations for potential projects to undertake in Saskatoon to reduce our GHG emissions and build a more sustainable community. The recommended projects were discussed and ranked during a plenary at the end of the day. This forum was also a launch of the Sustainability Champions program at a lunch hour event where they signed a declaration. Funding and the FutureFrom its inception as a project in June 2004 until December 2005, Road Map was funded by Environment Canada's EcoAction Fund and the Samuel and Sayde Bronfman Family Foundation. SaskTel was a sponsor of both the September Natural Step workshop and the November 2004 forum. In 2005 the City of Saskatoon contributed $30,000 to the project. Road Map Saskatoon was contracted by the City of Saskatoon to assist them in the engagement of the community in the development of an Energy and Greenhouse Gas Managment Plan from November 2006 to June 2007.Should sufficient funding be secured in the future, Road Map 2020 will continue and the work of the Task Groups will broaden beyond the reduction of GHG emissions.
Board of Directors 
Board of Directors
Road Map Saskatoon's Board of DirectorsGwen Charman Meewasin Valley AuthorityMike Velonas Meewasin Valley AuthorityBrenda Wallace City of SaskatoonBrian Sawatzky Saskatchewan Environmental SocietyJocelyn Orb Saskatoon Health RegionMargret Asmuss U of S Office of SustainabilityErica Ritchie Potash OneMitch Strocen AODBT ArchitectsMichael Molaro Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee
Champion Members Sustainability Champion Members
AECOMAffinity Credit UnionAODBT Architects and Interior Design Ltd.Bruce’s CycleCameco Corp.City of SaskatoonCity Park Community AssociationConfederation InnERCO WorldwideGreater Saskatoon Catholic SchoolsIn MotionInnovation PlaceIntegrated Designs, Inc.Meewasin Valley AuthorityMendel Art GalleryNexus SolarPrairie EcoVillage Development CorporationSaskatchewan Environmental SocietySaskatchewan Waste Reduction CouncilSaskatoon Baha'i CommunitySaskatoon Curbside RecyclingSaskatoon Health RegionSaskatoon Media GroupSaskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Western Development MuseumSaskTelSherbrooke Community CentreStantec Consulting Ltd.TCU PlaceUniversity of SaskatchewanUSSUWSE Technologies Canada Ltd.
MISSION STATEMENT
Road Map Saskatoon, through community engagement, builds awareness of the environmental, social and economic benefits of sustainable practices and mobilizes a multi-sector network of community leaders committed to a sustainable Saskatoon.
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Champions Champion Toolkit
CHAMPION HOME
Sustainability Champions Program
Page 1 Road Map Saskatoon recognizes that there are many examples of sustainable practices going on around us. In an effort to celebrate this admirable work and to build awareness throughout the community of these upstanding organizations, Road Map has developed the Sustainability Champions Program. The businesses, institutions and organizations that adopt and invent sustainable practices are leading the way for all of us and need to be recognized.The Sustainability Champions Program both celebrates these community leaders, enlists them in promoting sustainability, and works with them to continually make sustainability the cultural norm in our corporate and institutional cultureSustainability Champions' CommitmentThe Sustainability Champions, organizations from all sectors,sign the following declaration: As a Sustainability Champion we:support the development of a local action plan to chart a course for a sustainable Saskatoon, one that strengthens our local economy while living in balance with our environment and building a healthy community;will work with other individuals and organizations in the community to develop this plan;will show leadership in the community by modeling sustainable practices in our organization;will focus our early efforts on measures to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions; andwill share with other members of the community the knowledge and experience that we gain.The 17 founding Sustainability Champions signed this declaration at a lunch hour event at the 2005 Forum. Champion's Breakfasts Sustainability Champions get together at monthly breakfasts that allow Champions to learn about each other's sustainability practices. It has proven to be a gread educational and networking opportunity for Saskatoon's leaders of sustainability.If your company is interested in more information on becoming a Sustainability Champion please contact:Pamela Larson, Planning Officerplarson_meewasin.com306-477-9147
Tool Kit Toolkit now available! On-line tools for building a more sustainable organization, responding to climate change, cutting energy use and greening the workplace
Tools for Building a Sustainable Organization
Tools for Responding to Climate Change and Cutting Energy Use
Tools for Greening your Workplace
vision Tools For Building a Sustainable Organization > Vision, Mission, Values & Leadership
Environmental Policy Checklist A checklist to help review your environmental policies.
Source: International Network for Environmental Management
Environmental Statement Checklist A checklist to analyze the completeness and quality of environmental reports or statements.
Source: International Network for Environmental Management
Environmental Sustainability The Environmental Sustainability Tool Kit provides valuable information and resources to assist in making your organization or company more environmentally friendly and cost effective.
Source: Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
Environmental Weather Map This intuitive, mini-audit can be used with staff to gauge environmental performance in your organization.
Source: International Network for Environmental Management
Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Strategies Information on two leading books on the business case for sustainability in organizations.
Source: The Sustainability Advantage
Environmental Sustainability Tool Kit.pdf
oper Tools For Building a Sustainable Organization > Operating Principles
■Greening Your Organization Guidelines A two-page overview on greening various aspects of your organization.
Source: Green Economy Secretariat, Province of British Columbia.
■Green Operations Ideas Case studies, activities and information sheets on greening corporate operations.
Source: Conservation Corps, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
■Natural Step Framework � Overview A set of principles for success that provide a practical set of design criteria that can be used to direct social, environmental and economic actions, developing effective, durable solutions to a range of environmental, social and economic issues.
Source: The Natural Step Canada
■Natural Step Sustainability Toolkit Ideas and descriptions of specific actions that a local government can take to transform itself into a model of sustainable practices.
Source: The Natural Step
greening-org-gdlines.pdf
tns-sust-toolkit.pdf
training awareness Tools For Building a Sustainable Organization > Training & Awareness
■Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit
This toolkit aims to help communities and educators dovetail their efforts to increase the understanding of sustainable development. Source: Center for Geography and Environmental Education, University of Tennessee
■Human Resources Checklist
A checklist on human resource management related to building a sustainable organization. Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
human-res-chklst.pdf
relations Tools For Building a Sustainable Organization > Customer & Community Relations
■Sustainability Reporting Guidelines Guidelines on writing corporate sustainability reports using a common, global system.
Source: Global Reporting Initiative
■Global Reporting Initiative Developed globally applicable guidelines for reporting on the economic, environmental, and social performance of an organization, including sector-specific supplements.
Source: Global Reporting Initiative
■International Network for Environmental Management A world federation of non-profit national business associations for environmental management with a variety of tools for environmental managers.
Source: International Network for Environmental Management
■Business in the Community A U.K.-based organization that provides news items, case studies and features that are useful to how businesses respond to the emerging agenda of corporate social responsibility.
Source: Business in the Community
■A Director's Guide to Corporate Responsibility Reporting Drawing on best practices, this guide helps directors to develop a corporate responsibility reporting strategy.
Source: Business in the Community
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impact Tools For Building a Sustainable Organization > Product & Service Impacts
■By-product synergy tools An overview of by-product synergy, where one industry's waste stream can be used by another as a primary resource.
Source: International Institute for Sustainable Development
■Eco-design Health Check A checklist on environmentally-friendly product design.
Source: International Network for Environmental Management
EE bld Tools For Responding to Climate Change and Cutting Energy Use > Energy Efficient Buildings
■Energy Use Checklist PDF A short overview/checklist of actions that can reduce energy use.
Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade
■LEED Building System Information about and links to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building rating system for New Buildings and Renovations. LEED is the most popular system in use in North America.
Source: Canada Green Building Council
energy-use-chklst.pdf
transpo Tools For Responding to Climate Change and Cutting Energy Use > Transportation, Fleets & Commutes
■Active Transportation Overview PDF A brief overview of elements of an active transportation strategy.
■Active Transportation Toolkit
An outline of the elements of an active transportation strategy, with links to detailed information.
Source: Go for Green
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■DriveWiser - Motor Vehicle Fuel Efficiency How to drive in a more environmentally-friendly manner, for fleet personnel and other employees.
Source: Clean Nova Scotia
■FleetSmart Program FleetSmart offers free practical advice on how energy-efficient vehicles and business practices can reduce your fleet's operating costs, improve productivity and increase your competitiveness.
Source: Natural Resources Canada
active transport overview.pdf
equipment Tools For Responding to Climate Change and Cutting Energy Use > Office Equipment
■Office Equipment Energy Audit Manual PDF A step-by-step guide on how to run an office equipment energy audit to determine what equipment is being left on after hours and how to encourage employees to turn off unused equipment to help the environment.
Source: Environment Canada, NCR Green Team
■Office Equipment Energy Audit Worksheet Excel file An Excel worksheet that facilitates the work in the audit described above.
Source: Environment Canada's Green Team Initiatives
off-equip-energy-audit.pdf
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energy use ghg reduce Tools For Responding to Climate Change and Cutting Energy Use > Energy Use & GHG Reduction
■Carbon Neutral Guide A guide for organizations looking for a simple path towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and helping others to reduce their carbon footprint.
Source: Strandberg Consulting
■Employee Awareness Toolkit A number of free, ready-to-use resources to develop and deliver an effective Employee Awareness Program, from Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency.
■ Energy Star Canada - Home Page Information on the international ENERGY STAR symbol, a simple way for consumers to identify products that are among the most energy-efficient on the market.
Source: Office of Energy Efficiency
carbon-neut-gde.pdf
Green Building Tools For Greening your workplace > Green Building
■Green Building and Renovation Guide PDF A handbook for environmentally-responsible renovation and construction for offices and other commercial buildings.
Source: Public Works and Government Services Canada
■Green Office Guide PDF A guide to greening your bottom line by creating a resource-efficient office environment.
Source: City of Portland, Office of Sustainable Development
ENVIRO RESPONSIBL CONSTRUC RENO HANDBOOK.pdf
GREEN OFFICE GUIDE.pdf
purchasing Tools For Responding to Climate Change and Cutting Energy Use > Purchasing
Purchasing ■Environmental Choice Program
Overview and links for the eco-logo program that provides certification o help identify environmental products.
Source: Environmental Choice
■Green Procurement Checklist PDF A checklist to help in the procurement of sustainable products and services.
Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade
■Greener Purchasing Resources Links to a number of green-purchasing resources.
Source: Environmental Choice
■Responsible Materials A guide to identifying what �responsible materials� are.
Source: DOVETAIL PARTNERS, INC.
■Sustainable Goods Shopping list PDF Overview and links to obtaining sustainable goods.
Source: Sustainability Purchasing Network ■Sustainable Purchasing Guide PDF
■Sustainable Purchasing Strategy Overview PDF Ten ways to start or enhance your sustainability purchasing strategy.
Source: Sustainability Purchasing Network
AIR Tools For Greening your workplace > Indoor Air Quality & Polution Prevention
Best Painting Practices PDF How to reduce he environmental impacts of painting.
Source: BC Capital Region District, Environmental Services
■Cleaning Products Information about Enviro-Solutions cleaning/janitorial products.
Source: Enviro Solutions
■Connect with Experts on Pollution Prevention Links to expert help on pollution prevention issues.
Source, Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention
■Green Cleaning Calculator The Green Cleaning Pollution Prevention Calculator quantifies the projected environmental benefits of purchasing and using "green" janitorial services and products.
Source: Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (US)
■Green Cleaning Products � Certified Overview of certified green cleaning product choices.
Source: Environmental Choice Program
■Land Use/Contamination Management PDF A checklist on land use and contamination management and prevention.
Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade
■Pollution Prevention Plan Outline of a corporate environmental management and pollution prevention plan.
Source: Environment Canada
Green meeting Tools For Greening your workplace > Green Meetings & Events
■Green Calendar PDF The green dates calendar can be used to identify times in the year to engage people with specific environmental issues.
Source: Environment Canada's Green Team Initiatives
■Green Meeting Guide A practical reference tool for anyone faced with the task of organizing a meeting or conference with the aim of making the event environmentally responsible. It provides information on how to incorporate environmental concerns at every stage of an event.
Source: Environment Canada
■Planning Sustainable Events PDF A quick guide to planning sustainable events.
Source: Concern Inc.
water Tools For Greening your workplace > Water Conservation
■Water Audit Manual
A manual for conducting water audits and developing water efficiency programs.
Source: Environment Canada
■Water Use Checklist PDF
A quick checklist to guide efforts to better manage water use.
Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade
waste Tools For Greening your workplace > Waste Management
■Lug-a-Mug Campaign
Help employees reduce their ecological footprint by doing something as simple as not using disposable mugs.
Source: Environment Canada's Green Team Initiatives
■Waste Management Checklist PDF
A checklist to help with the reduction and reuse of waste in the workplace.
Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade
■ZeroWaste Convention PDF
Description of Canada�s first zero-waste convention.
Source: Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Tools for Building a Sustainable Organization
Vision, Mission, Values & Leadership
Operating Principles
Training & Awareness
Customer & Community Relations
Product & Service Impacts
Tools for Responding to Climate Change
and Cutting Energy Use
Energy Efficient Buildings
Transportation, Fleets & Commutes
Office Equipment
Energy Use & GHG Reduction
Green Buildings
Purchasing
Tools for Greening your Workplace
Indoor Air Quality & Pollution Prevention
Green Meetings & Events
Water Conservation
Waste Management
Projects
slide 4 SASKATOON CARPOOL WEEK OCTOBER 17-21
Carpool.ca launched Canadas First Annual Carpool Week Campaign in partnership with the City of Calgary in 2003. Since that time additional communities have joined in. Past campaigns have played a key role in increasing the reach of Carpool Week promotional activities.
Carpool Week initiates change by increasing knowledge and awareness of carpooling as a sustainable transportation choice. The 9th Annual Carpool Week Campaign will take place in eleven communities over the last two weeks of October 2011.
Thanks to Everyone who participated in this years Carpool Week!
For more information on Carpooling in Saskatoon visit www.carpool.ca
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Congratulations to everyone that participated in the 2011 Commuter Challenge!
Thank you to the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival for donating 4 tickets to the top Challengers. Congratulations to Ryan Callbeck (SaskPower) & Kendrick Hamilton (SED Systems) for winning the draw for Macy Gray and Colin James tickets.
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The 2011 CHALLENGERS
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l'École Française de Saskatoon
AECOM Saskatoon
Cameco Corporation
Canada Revenue Agency Saskatoon
Canadian Heritage/Patrimoine canadien
Celero Solutions
CFIA
City of Saskatoon
Entrepreneurial Foundation of SK and Agricultural Council of SK
Environment Canada
GENIVAR
Golder Associates Ltd.
Hatch-Saskatoon Office
Hitachi Canadian Industries
Innovation Place
Parks Canada- Sask South
Saskatchewan Environmental Society
Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit
Saskatchewan Research Council - Analytical Laboratory
Saskatoon Health Region
SaskPower
SaskTel
SED Systems
Service Canada
Stantec
University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan Students' Union
Western Canada Lottery Corporation
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Saskatoon's 2011 Bike Valet featured events:The Saskatchewan MarathonThe Bridge City BoogieThe Saskatchewan Jazz FestivalBIKE VALETThe Bike valet provides secure and designated bike parking addresses which is a key barrier to people choosing not to cycle to large events. When people choose to cycle to large events it saves money, increase accessibility and works towards making city event carbon neutral by reducing the greenhouse gas emissions.How Does it Work?Road Map staff will be present throughout the event to register patrons, accept bikes, and ensure bike security. The patron will be given a numbered tag much like at a coat check. Patrons will not be allowed into the parking area to ensure safekeeping of bicycles and any other checked items. Locks are not required but a patron may choose to lock one of the tires to the frame. The patron must return the numbered tag in order to receive their bike. Patrons will not be charged for the service as all costs will be covered by a festival fee and/or sponsorship. If your interested in having the bike valet at your next event please contact Pamela Larson plarson_meewasin.com
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