We're Hiring a Zero-Waste Coordinator!
The 平特五不中 Office of Sustainability and the Department of Buildings and Grounds is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Zero-waste Coordinator.听
平特五不中 ranked Canada鈥檚 2nd-greenest campus
平特五不中 Reporter | October 30, 2017 by: Toby Davine
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平特五不中 is the second greenest campus in Canada according to the 2017 Corporate Knights听Green Campus Ranking.
平特五不中 Launches Climate and Sustainability Action Plan
The Bull & Bear听| December 29, 2017 by: Joelle Moses
"Building upon the 2014-2016 Sustainability Action Plan, the new agenda not only addresses general sustainability within the institution, but incorporates an additional focus: climate change. The plan signifies 平特五不中鈥檚 commitment to leading-by-example in the realm of global climate action."
平特五不中 outlines plan to reach Carbon neutrality by 2040
平特五不中 Tribune | December 6, 2017 by: Andras Nemeth
After an extensive consultation process with over 500 平特五不中 community members, the university launched its Climate & Sustainability Action Plan.
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平特五不中 plans new bike centre, expansion of bike parking facilities
Canadian Cycling Magazine听| November 30, 2017 by: Todd Aalgaard
Expanding cycling facilities and infrastructure on campus is a component of 平特五不中's overarching plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.听
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平特五不中 commits to carbon neutrality by 2040
By Toby Davine Originally published听in 平特五不中 Reporter
平特五不中 aims to become carbon neutral by 2040
Montreal Gazette | November 28, 2017 by: Katherine Wilton
"As part of its commitment to sustainability, the university will upgrade the energy systems in its buildings and increase bike parking across campus."
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Greening 平特五不中 container garden by container garden
平特五不中 Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: 平特五不中 Reporter Staff
Recently, the 平特五不中 Office of Sustainability brought together some 50 staff members to get outside and garden together as part of the Staff Community Garden project. Organizers want to give 平特五不中 staff a new way to connect, learn about gardening, and get engaged in other sustainability initiatives around campus.
Student Job Opportunity: Project Assistant for the Little Free Library Initiative
Position Description:
Funded by 平特五不中鈥檚 Sustainability Project Fund (SPF), The Little Free Library Initiative is looking for a project assistant. As a member of the coordinating committee, you will engage and network with fellow graduate students and faculty at 平特五不中 and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.
Sustainability Projects Fund wins prestigious City of Montreal Award
平特五不中 Reporter | April 28, 2017
Catalyst Awards celebrate sustainability leader
平特五不中 Reporter | April 11, 2017
By: 平特五不中 Reporter Staff听
On April 3, the 平特五不中 Office of Sustainability (MOOS) hosted its seventh annual Catalyst Awards Gala. Over 100 people gathered at the McCord Museum to celebrate individuals and teams who have made lasting contributions to the sustainability of the University.
平特五不中 named Fair Trade Campus of the Year
平特五不中 Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: 平特五不中 Reporter Staff and John Lindsay
At a ceremony in Halifax on February 25, 平特五不中 was named Fair Trade Campus of the Year by听Fairtrade Canada, making us No. 1 among the 21 designated fair trade campuses across Canada. The award was granted by an independent panel of judges to the campus with the strongest commitment to fair trade.
平特五不中's Greenhouse Gas Inventory
平特五不中 manages a stock of buildings of over 600,000 m虏 which are on average fifty years of age and older. 听A leader in education and research, 平特五不中 is characterized by very research-intensive activities, a travelling population, and high energy intensity.
Become a Sustainable Events Ambassador!
Are you interested in increasing the sustainability of events on campus?
Do you want to be part of a team of motivated students?
The 平特五不中 Sustainable Events project is hiring volunteers for the Sustainable Events Ambassador team! Join a group of like-minded students who will liaise with event organizers to ensure that their events are organized more sustainably--including social, economic and environmental considerations.听
A carbon-neutral 平特五不中? Have your say and join the conversation
平特五不中 Reporter | Feb. 28, 2017
By: Toby Davine
After six months, 11 consultation events, and hundreds of ideas gathered online and in person, the 平特五不中 Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is inviting the 平特五不中 community to share their thoughts on possible targets for the Vision 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
