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Sustainability Commitments

Climate & Sustainability Strategy

From research to operations, sustainable solutions for local and global challenges are being innovated at all levels of our University. At the centre of these initiatives is the ɬÀï·¬ Climate & Sustainability Strategy, which invites all members of the ɬÀï·¬ community to play a role in building a sustainable campus and world.

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Platinum Rating

Using the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's STARS rating system.

ɬÀï·¬ aims to maintain the highest level: Platinum.Ìý

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Zero-Waste

ɬÀï·¬ aims to become zero-waste by 2035, which means attaining a diversion rate of 90 percent based on internationally recognized standards.Ìý

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Carbon Neutrality

ɬÀï·¬ has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 by reducing emissions wherever possible.Ìý

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Increase Climate Resilience

ɬÀ﷬’s operations and community have been, and will continue to be, affected by the changing climate. ɬÀï·¬ will further pursue climate adaptation measures in its upcoming projects. It will also develop processes and programs to help prepare its community for a changing climate.Ìý

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Become a Nature Positive University

ɬÀï·¬ plays a unique role in fostering biodiversity, particularly through its various properties, which support a wide variety of species. To continue fostering biodiversity on its campuses, ɬÀï·¬ will increasingly rely on a differentiated space management approach for its exterior spaces.

Sustainability Declarations

ɬÀï·¬ has a long history of sustainability commitments, outlined by a number declarations.Ìý

Related Plans & Policies

Embedding sustainability into all of ɬÀï·¬'s activities is a community-wide effort, with many units working together.

Progress & Reports

ɬÀï·¬ is making waves in its journey to become a more sustainable place to work and study.Ìý

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