McGill ranked Canada’s 2nd-greenest campus
McGill Reporter | October 30, 2017 by: Toby Davine
McGill is the second greenest campus in Canada according to the 2017 Corporate Knights Green Campus Ranking.
McGill 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 McGill’s commitment to leading-by-example in the realm of global climate action."
McGill outlines plan to reach Carbon neutrality by 2040
McGill Tribune | December 6, 2017 by: Andras Nemeth
After an extensive consultation process with over 500 McGill community members, the university launched its Climate & Sustainability Action Plan.
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McGill 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 McGill's overarching plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
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McGill commits to carbon neutrality by 2040
By Toby Davine Originally published in McGill Reporter
McGill 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 McGill container garden by container garden
McGill Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: McGill Reporter Staff
Recently, the McGill 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 McGill 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 McGill’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 McGill and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.
Sustainability Projects Fund wins prestigious City of Montreal Award
McGill Reporter | April 28, 2017
Catalyst Awards celebrate sustainability leader
McGill Reporter | April 11, 2017
By: McGill Reporter Staff
On April 3, the McGill 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.
McGill named Fair Trade Campus of the Year
McGill Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: McGill Reporter Staff and John Lindsay
At a ceremony in Halifax on February 25, McGill was named Fair Trade Campus of the Year by 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.
McGill's Greenhouse Gas Inventory
McGill 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, McGill 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 McGill 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.
A carbon-neutral McGill? Have your say and join the conversation
McGill Reporter | Feb. 28, 2017
By: Toby Davine
After six months, 11 consultation events, and hundreds of ideas gathered online and in person, the McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is inviting the McGill community to share their thoughts on possible targets for the Vision 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
Sustainability Projects Fund Internship
Looking for part-time work where you can geek out in spreadsheets and flex your organization skills? Consider joining the McGill Office of Sustainability team as a Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Administrative Intern!
