Dear members of the McGill community,
We are pleased to share with you McGill’s new Climate & Sustainability Strategy 2025-2030, recently endorsed by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of its Sustainability and Social Responsibility Committee.
The Climate & Sustainability Strategy is the product of a year-long consultation process that sought input from students, staff, and faculty across the University. It reaffirms our unwavering commitment to sustainability excellence, and positions McGill as a leader in sustainability in higher education.
The Strategy commits to five ambitious yet realistic goals:
- Become a zero-waste university by 2035
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
- Increase climate resilience
- Become a Nature Positive university, supporting biodiversity
- Maintain McGill’s Platinum STARS Rating
In addition to institutional initiatives, the implementation of this Strategy depends on the collective efforts of students, staff, and faculty. It empowers everyone at McGill to contribute, and we hope you will join us in playing an active role in its success.
We look forward to seeing our community work together towards a more sustainable McGill.
Sincerely,
Deep Saini, President and Vice-Chancellor
Fabrice Labeau, Vice-President, Administration and Finance