Sustainability initiatives
Concordia demonstrates sustainability through many initiatives that involve the university community on both campuses. Discover LEED-certified buildings, our zero-waste concordia program, student sustainability initiatives, and more groundbreaking projects.
CONCORDIA SUSTAINABILITY ECOSYSTEM MAP
A living systems map depicting the departments, groups, associations, and partners focussing on environmental, social, and economic sustainability at Concordia! Learn about Concordia's sustainability initiatives in relation to each other.
Waste refers to any type of discarded material that can be sent to landfills. Reducing waste reduces our impact on the environment. Find out how to dispose of packaging, food, electronic waste, construction materials, and more.
Food
We strive to provide food on campus that improves the health of our students, employees, communities and the environment. We promote access to fresh, healthy, local and seasonal food that promotes ecologically sound, economically viable and socially responsible agricultural practices.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized sustainability rating system for buildings. Our LEED-certified buildings on campus reflect our commitment to best practices in construction on campus.
Energy
Faced with the global and local challenges of climate change, there is an urgent need for more efficient and cleaner energy consumption. At Concordia, the focus is on ensuring that all buildings are as energy efficient as possible.
Transportation
As Concordians, we have many options when it comes to getting to and from the university. We cycle, carpool, car share and take public transport. Find out how you can take advantage of any of these transportation services.
Water
Water is essential in supporting life and providing food. Through different initiatives, Concordia strives to reduce water consumption and conserve this precious resource especially in consideration of the University’s highly urbanised location.
At Concordia, sustainability has long been driven by a diversity of student projects, initiatives and activities. Meet the student groups that have laid the foundation for a sustainable campus and continue to drive sustainability at the University.
