Our Work
Our Commitments
As the first office of its kind among Canadian post-secondary institutions, the Office of Institutional Commitments' (OIC) integrated approach to this critical work drives greater, more relevant impact, accelerates progress, and ensures diverse perspectives are thoughtfully woven into every decision. Informed by ii' taa'poh'to'p and aligned with UCalgary’s Ahead of Tomorrow strategy, and strategies and action plans for Mental Health and Well-Being, Sustainability, and Purpose and Impact.
Sustainability
Sustainability at UCalgary is defined by a commitment to meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of tomorrow. By advancing education and research and increasing engagement, we are actively building a sustainable future.
Mental Health and Well-Being
Mental Health and Well-Being at UCalgary is defined by a systems-based, holistic health promotion strategy. It requires engagement from the whole campus community to collaborate on and commit to building a campus where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
Purpose and Impact
Purpose and Impact at UCalgary is defined by our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility across research, teaching, learning, and operations. This evidence-based, innovative approach ensures that everyone in our community can realize their potential.
Action Plan coming soon
Recovery on Campus
A recovery-friendly campus is defined by supporting multiple recovery pathways. Led by UCalgary, this Alberta-wide program reduces stigma, strengthens supports, and builds campus cultures across Alberta where recovery is celebrated, and everyone can thrive.
Reports
The Office of Institutional Commitments leads the institution reporting for Sustainability and Recovery on Campus. The most recent reports can be found here.
2025 Institutional Sustainability Report
The 2025 Institutional Sustainability Report highlights UCalgary’s progress and achievements over the 2024-2025 reporting period, and underscores the interconnectedness of sustainability with mental health and well-being, and EDIA.
2025 Recovery on Campus Impact Report
In 2024-2025, ROC stayed grounded in its grassroots origins by centring lived experience, responding to real campus needs, and building recovery-friendly environments one relationship at a time.
Our Partners
Elders' Circle
The Elders’ Circle for Sustainability offers guidance on Indigenous pathways for sustainability action, including Indigenous ways of connecting, knowing, being, and doing. This Advisory Circle enhances the institution’s understanding of sustainability through a parallel-path approach and informs the development of policies and projects that reflect the valuable teachings shared by Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.
Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy Advisory Council
The Advisory Council is composed of campus community representatives working in the area of student support, mental health, human resources, teaching and learning, and staff and student wellness who will advise on and support the implementation of the Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.
Sustainable Development Goals Alliance
The Sustainable Development Goals Alliance (SDGA) is a student-run, community-centered organization at the UCalgary. Founded in 2017, the SDGA work closely with students, clubs, and faculty to provide programs, events, and support for the campus community to raise awareness and action for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Charters and Commitments
UCalgary has signed various charters, demonstrating the institution's commitment to advancing sustainability, mental health and well-being, and inclusive excellence to create a healthy and safe campus. These commitments are integral to making UCalgary a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
OIC aligns its reporting and activities with the 17 SDGs, adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as a global call to end poverty, protect the planet, and promote prosperity. The goals focus on areas such as health, education, equality, economic growth, climate action, and the preservation of natural resources.
Recovery-Friendly Campus Pledge
By signing the Recovery-Friendly Campus Pledge, post-secondary leaders commit to supporting recovery and reducing stigma on their campuses by taking concrete actions, such as establishing dedicated recovery-friendly spaces, offering substance-free events, and developing inclusive programming for students and employees.
Okanagan Charter & Limerick Framework for Action
The Okanagan Charter calls on post‑secondary institutions to embed health into campus culture. The Limerick Framework for Action, which advances the Charter, strengthens this mandate by helping campuses like UCalgary advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals and foster healthy people, places, and a healthy planet.
National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post Secondary Students
The National Standard for Mental Health and Well‑Being for Post‑Secondary Students empowers institutions to foster environments where mental health is a shared priority. Rooted in compassion and guided by evidence, it’s more than a guideline—it’s a commitment to student well-being.
View the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post Secondary Students
Dimensions Charter
By committing to this charter’s principles and by implementing actions to achieve its objective, UCalgary recognizes that equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the research community, the quality, relevance and impact of research, and the opportunities for the full pool of potential participants.
Scarborough Charter
The University of Calgary joined more than 40 universities, colleges and partner institutions across Canada in signing the National Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion. This follows the promises made by the university at the October 2020 National Dialogues and Action for Inclusive Higher Education and Communities.