Creating a sustainable
future–together 

Through a whole institution approach, the University of Toronto is embedding sustainability in everything we do, co-creating solutions to help people and the planet thrive in the 21st century and beyond.

News & Events

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Research

Get to know the award-winning scholars, strategic initiatives and big ideas driving research excellence in sustainability at U of T.

Campuses & Operations

Discover more about U of T’s Climate Positive Commitment, sustainable practices, Campus as a Living Lab projects and how the university community is future-proofing our campuses.

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Teaching
& Learning

Through innovative programs, coursework and hands-on experiences, explore how education at U of T provides students with multiple pathways to learn and engage with sustainability.

Student Leadership

Learn more about U of T students who are rising to the challenge and championing action on sustainability.

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About U of T Sustainability

This website showcases the wide-ranging sustainability contributions and expertise across U of T, organized by area, and is overseen by the President’s Advisory Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (CECCS).

Learn more about the university’s holistic vision for sustainability and our commitments to shaping a better world on our About page and in the sections below.

Opportunities

Ready to make an impact? Whether you’re faculty, staff, a student or a partner, U of T offers a wide range of sustainability opportunities to pursue and to get involved. Explore some of our featured programs and initiatives below.

Sustainability Catalyst Internships

U of T offers paid opportunities for graduate students to contribute to real-world sustainability solutions in the public, private and non-profit sectors while gaining practical skills and mentorship from U of T staff.

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Climate Positive Energy Research Funding

An Institutional Strategic Initiative at U of T, CPE funds faculty-led research in sustainable energy across disciplines.

Sustainability Pathways Program

Pathways offers curricular and co-curricular sustainability education and leadership development training to undergraduate students across all degree programs.

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Campus as a Living Lab

Using U of T’s campuses as test beds for innovation, faculty, staff, students and external partners are working together to design and develop sustainability solutions that address real-world challenges.

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SDG Mobility Training Program

The SDGs Student Mobility Training Program aims to support top graduate students to conduct interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge and action on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Change Programs

These programs aim to engage and empower U of T students, staff and faculty to actively follow sustainable practices in offices, residences, event planning, labs and courses through a self-assessment certification process.

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Our Sustainability Ecosystem:
Sustainability Collaborators at U of T

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lAWSON CLIMATE INSTITUTE

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President’s Advisory Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (CECCS)

Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health and Sustainable Care

Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health 
& Sustainable Care

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Scarborough Sustainability Initiatives and Institutes

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School of Cities

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MoBility Network

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Trinity Sustainability Initiative

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Centre for Community Partnerships

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School of the Environment

Sustainability Offices

Sustainability offices are actively caring for our physical place across U of T’s three campuses, fostering a culture of sustainability and collaborating with groups on and off campus.  

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University of Toronto St. George Sustainability Office
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University of Toronto Scarborough Sustainability Office
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University of Toronto Mississauga Sustainability Office

Become a Sustainability Partner with U of T

U of T is advancing sustainability through leading partnerships with communities, industry and networks from around the world. Join us in making a difference.

Collaborate With Us
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