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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 °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Climate & Sustainability Strategy, which invites all members of the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê 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.

°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê aims to maintain the highest level: Platinum.Ìý

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Zero-Waste

°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê 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

°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 by reducing emissions wherever possible.Ìý

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Increase Climate Resilience

°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê’s operations and community have been, and will continue to be, affected by the changing climate. °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê 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

°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê 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, °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê will increasingly rely on a differentiated space management approach for its exterior spaces.

Sustainability Declarations

°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê has a long history of sustainability commitments, outlined by a number declarations.Ìý

Related Plans & Policies

Embedding sustainability into all of °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê's activities is a community-wide effort, with many units working together.

Progress & Reports

°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê is making waves in its journey to become a more sustainable place to work and study.Ìý

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