What can you do?
Getting involved in York鈥檚 sustainability initiatives is a great decision鈥攆or yourself, your community, and our future. The United Nations has established 17 Sustainability Development Goals and challenged the world to meet them. 快播视频 is already recognized as an international leader in SDG-relevant research, teaching, partnerships, and campus practices.
York is rising to the challenge
answering the call
Certifications & Training
Become a Sustainable Living Ambassador with 快播视频鈥檚 Microlecture Series in Sustainable Living and earn a first-of-its-kind Digital Badge in Sustainable Living to share on social media.
Sustainability Training Modules
This training module for YU staff focuses on knowledge and awareness about sustainability, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 快播视频's Sustainability Strategy and our Net Zero goal, as well as the University Academic Plan and the University-wide challenge to advance the SDGs.
WWF Living Planet Leader Certification
World Wildlife Fund Canada's Living Planet @ Campus program inspires students to practice sustainability and protect nature on campus and beyond.
Event Sustainability Certification
Sustainable events mean taking into consideration the balance of protection for the environment, economic factors, and social responsibility, so that together we create and safeguard an improved quality of life for ourselves and future generations.
Events can have a large environmental impact, so the Office of Sustainability is encouraging the community to make events more sustainable through considering factors such as waste management, accessibility and reducing or eliminating their carbon footprint.
Complete a short scoreboard to certify your event today!
Office Sustainability Certification
Do you know how your office waste, energy, transportation, and purchasing are impacting the environment? Choose a self-guided or facilitated program to make your workspace more sustainable.
Engage with Communities
Sustainability Champions Network
If you're passionate about the environment and looking to be part of a network of community members supporting York's leadership in sustainability, join us.
Sustainability Clubs & Organizations
York has a variety of sustainability-focused clubs, where students actively contribute to environmental and social causes and make a tangible difference at York and beyond. Learn more about clubs .
