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ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ’s commitment to leading-by-example in the realm of global climate action."

Published: 19 Jan 2018

ĢƵ outlines plan to reach Carbon neutrality by 2040

ĢƵ Tribune | December 6, 2017 by: Andras Nemeth

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

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Published: 19 Jan 2018

ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ's overarching plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

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Published: 19 Jan 2018

ĢƵ commits to carbon neutrality by 2040

By Toby Davine Originally publishedin ĢƵ Reporter

Published: 19 Jan 2018

ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ container garden by container garden

ĢƵ Reporter | March 6, 2017

By: ĢƵ Reporter Staff

Recently, the ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ’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 ĢƵ and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.

Published: 8 May 2017

Sustainability Projects Fund wins prestigious City of Montreal Award

ĢƵ Reporter | April 28, 2017

Published: 1 May 2017

Catalyst Awards celebrate sustainability leader

ĢƵ Reporter | April 11, 2017

By: ĢƵ Reporter Staff

On April 3, the ĢƵ 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

ĢƵ named Fair Trade Campus of the Year

ĢƵ Reporter | March 6, 2017

By: ĢƵ Reporter Staff and John Lindsay

At a ceremony in Halifax on February 25, ĢƵ 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

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 ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ? Have your say and join the conversation

ĢƵ Reporter | Feb. 28, 2017

By: Toby Davine

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

Published: 1 Mar 2017

Sustainability Projects Fund Internship

Looking for part-time work where you can geek out in spreadsheets and flex your organization skills? Consider joining the ĢƵ Office of Sustainability team as a Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Administrative Intern!

Published: 21 Feb 2017

SPF Spotlight: LEEDing Operations & Maintenance

The Sandbox | by: Mandakini Chandra

February 16, 2017

Published: 17 Feb 2017

Work with the ĢƵ Office of Sustainability!

One of the most vital components of the work of the ĢƵ Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is communicating with the wider community about our challenges and milestones on the path towards sustainability.

To help with this task, MOOS is hiring TWO interns:

Published: 2 Feb 2017

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