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We're Hiring a Zero-Waste Coordinator!

The ۲ݮƵ Office of Sustainability and the Department of Buildings and Grounds is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Zero-waste Coordinator.

Published: 8 Feb 2018

۲ݮƵ ranked Canada’s 2nd-greenest campus

۲ݮƵ Reporter | October 30, 2017 by: Toby Davine

۲ݮƵ is the second greenest campus in Canada according to the 2017 Corporate KnightsGreen Campus Ranking.

Published: 2 Feb 2018

۲ݮƵ Launches Climate and Sustainability Action Plan

The Bull & Bear| 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 ۲ݮƵ’s commitment to leading-by-example in the realm of global climate action."

Published: 19 Jan 2018

۲ݮƵ outlines plan to reach Carbon neutrality by 2040

۲ݮƵ Tribune | December 6, 2017 by: Andras Nemeth

After an extensive consultation process with over 500 ۲ݮƵ community members, the university launched its Climate & Sustainability Action Plan.

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Published: 19 Jan 2018

۲ݮƵ University plans new bike centre, expansion of bike parking facilities

Canadian Cycling Magazine| November 30, 2017 by: Todd Aalgaard

Expanding cycling facilities and infrastructure on campus is a component of ۲ݮƵ's overarching plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

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Published: 19 Jan 2018

۲ݮƵ commits to carbon neutrality by 2040

By Toby Davine Originally publishedin ۲ݮƵ Reporter

Published: 19 Jan 2018

۲ݮƵ 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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Published: 19 Jan 2018

Greening ۲ݮƵ container garden by container garden

۲ݮƵ Reporter | March 6, 2017

By: ۲ݮƵ Reporter Staff

Recently, the ۲ݮƵ 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 ۲ݮƵ staff a new way to connect, learn about gardening, and get engaged in other sustainability initiatives around campus.

Published: 16 May 2017

Student Job Opportunity: Project Assistant for the Little Free Library Initiative

Position Description:

Funded by ۲ݮƵ’s 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 ۲ݮƵ and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.

Published: 8 May 2017

Sustainability Projects Fund wins prestigious City of Montreal Award

۲ݮƵ Reporter | April 28, 2017

Published: 1 May 2017

Catalyst Awards celebrate sustainability leader

۲ݮƵ Reporter | April 11, 2017

By: ۲ݮƵ Reporter Staff

On April 3, the ۲ݮƵ 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.

Published: 13 Apr 2017

۲ݮƵ named Fair Trade Campus of the Year

۲ݮƵ Reporter | March 6, 2017

By: ۲ݮƵ Reporter Staff and John Lindsay

At a ceremony in Halifax on February 25, ۲ݮƵ was named Fair Trade Campus of the Year byFairtrade 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.

Published: 13 Mar 2017

۲ݮƵ's Greenhouse Gas Inventory

۲ݮƵ University manages a stock of buildings of over 600,000 m² which are on average fifty years of age and older. A leader in education and research, ۲ݮƵ is characterized by very research-intensive activities, a travelling population, and high energy intensity.

Published: 13 Mar 2017

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 ۲ݮƵ 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.

Published: 6 Mar 2017

A carbon-neutral ۲ݮƵ? Have your say and join the conversation

۲ݮƵ Reporter | Feb. 28, 2017

By: Toby Davine

After six months, 11 consultation events, and hundreds of ideas gathered online and in person, the ۲ݮƵ Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is inviting the ۲ݮƵ community to share their thoughts on possible targets for the Vision 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.

Published: 1 Mar 2017

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