Sustainability hub

Learn about sustainability initiatives on campus

Concordia is dedicated to sustainability and aims for a net-zero carbon campus by 2040. The university is committed to advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, implementing its Sustainability Action Plan and encouraging student and community involvement through various initiatives, courses and research.

Recent awards and rankings

Winner

Cultural Change for a Sustainable Campus Community

— 2023 ISCN Excellence Awards

Top 100

in the world, sustainability

— 2024 AASHE Sustainable Campus Index

Silver status

Fair Trade Campus

— Fairtrade Canada

More awards, rankings & certifications

Sustainability spotlights

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Sustainability Volunteer Program

Volunteer for a great cause this summer!

Discover sustainability volunteer opportunities, from bike repair to gardening!

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Concordia University Centre for Creative Reuse (CUCCR)

Open Tue / Wed / Thu @ 1 - 4 p.m.

Visit our creative reuse centre to find free art supplies, school supplies, and more!

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Student Sustainability Ambassadors Program

Get a reminder to submit your application!

The Student Sustainability Ambassadors Program will be admitting a new cohort for 2025-26. Get an email reminder to sign up!

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Support Sustainability at Concordia

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The many facets of sustainability

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Campus Initiatives

Find out what sustainability services and projects are available to our community.

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Teaching & research

Learn about and access resources related to sustainability curriculum and research.

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Study sustainability

Explore sustainability course and program options for your academic path at Concordia.

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Tools & resources

Get the information and tools you need to enhance sustainability at Concordia.

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Sustainability assessments

Learn more about the scope of sustainability at Concordia and the sustainability assessment necessary to better implementing future sustainable strategies.