Welcome to UTM's Sustainability Office
Established in 2004, UTM’s Sustainability Office develops and promotes initiatives under several categories:
- Transportation
- Academics and curricula
- Research
- Energy and climate change
- Waste reduction and resource recovery
- Environmental conservation
- Community and campus engagement
Our vision is to foster the culture of sustainability to become a world leader in sustainable practice. Influenced by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), our commitment also encompasses the 17 United Nations SDGs.
UTM is a Gold certified institution under the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS).
U of T Carbon Reduction Fund
Are there areas where you think the University of Toronto can reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus? Submit your carbon reduction project ideas to help make a lasting impact on campus sustainability.
Whether you’re a student, staff or faculty member, your ideas could shape the future of sustainability at U of T.
Submissions open on Monday, March 17 and close on Thursday, May 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Highlights
UTM Sustainability Office was recognized with a Sustainability Award from the Pharmaceutical Sciences Group
U of T Mississauga has been recognized for its sustainable approach with the construction of the New Science Building – a milestone in green infrastructure that fosters collaboration and drives the future of scientific innovation.
Sustainability Strategic Plan - Progress Report May 2023-April 2024
Check out UTM's third Progress Report on the Sustainability Strategic Plan.
UTM Featured in AASHE's 2024 Sustainable Campus Index
UTM was a top performer in the latest AASHE's Sustainable Campus Index, from UTM's recent STARS submission. UTM was featured in multiple impact areas including Coordination and Planning, and Curriculum.
The 2024 Sustainable Campus Index recognizes top-performing colleges and universities by country, institution type, and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).
Questions, ideas or suggestions? Contact us at sustainability.fmp@utoronto.ca
