Ancilliary Operations 
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Ancillary operations – enterprises owned and operated by the university – contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from their operations. Enterprises such as UBC Food Services, Housing and Conferences and Athletics and Recreation are self-funded businesses owned by UBC; as such, they are subject to standard business management practices which might not allow the flexibility associated with core academic operations (for instance, the acceptable timeline for financial payback on conservation savings). Check out other emissions sources here.
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Ancillary Operations Working Group Update # 1
This Working Group met for the first time on Thursday, April 2, to begin preparing a strategy to reduce energy and greenhouse gas emissions related to ancillary operations. Ancillary Operations incorporates a range of non-academic facilities, including student housing, athletics, conferences, and events. They operate and maintain a range of buildings types, as well as [...]
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UBC Parking Supports Transportation Initiatives
UBC Parking Services is an ancillary business of the University of British Columbia and the largest university parking operation in Canada. Its core responsibilities include:
Balancing supply and demand of parking on campus by providing parking facilities and services for all users, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors;
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Ensuring parking facilities, services and equipment are functional, accessible [...]
