Catalyst Awards celebrate 91˿Ƶ’s sustainability leaders
91˿Ƶ Reporter | April 4, 2018 by: Monica Allaby
MOOS is hiring two new interns!
Looking for part-time work in which you can gain skills and experience with a passionate team trying to make 91˿Ƶ a better place? The 91˿Ƶ Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is hiring two new interns for the coming year: a Communications Intern and a Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Intern.
1. Communications Intern:
We're Hiring a Zero-Waste Coordinator!
The 91˿Ƶ Office of Sustainability and the Department of Buildings and Grounds is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Zero-waste Coordinator.
91˿Ƶ ranked Canada’s 2nd-greenest campus
91˿Ƶ Reporter | October 30, 2017 by: Toby Davine
91˿Ƶ is the second greenest campus in Canada according to the 2017 Corporate KnightsGreen Campus Ranking.
91˿Ƶ Launches Climate and Sustainability Action Plan
The Bull & Bear| December 29, 2017 by: Joelle Moses
"Building upon the 2014-2016 Sustainability Action Plan, the new agenda not only addresses general sustainability within the institution, but incorporates an additional focus: climate change. The plan signifies 91˿Ƶ’s commitment to leading-by-example in the realm of global climate action."
91˿Ƶ outlines plan to reach Carbon neutrality by 2040
91˿Ƶ Tribune | December 6, 2017 by: Andras Nemeth
After an extensive consultation process with over 500 91˿Ƶ community members, the university launched its Climate & Sustainability Action Plan.
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91˿Ƶ plans new bike centre, expansion of bike parking facilities
Canadian Cycling Magazine| November 30, 2017 by: Todd Aalgaard
Expanding cycling facilities and infrastructure on campus is a component of 91˿Ƶ's overarching plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
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91˿Ƶ commits to carbon neutrality by 2040
By Toby Davine Originally publishedin 91˿Ƶ Reporter
91˿Ƶ aims to become carbon neutral by 2040
Montreal Gazette | November 28, 2017 by: Katherine Wilton
"As part of its commitment to sustainability, the university will upgrade the energy systems in its buildings and increase bike parking across campus."
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Greening 91˿Ƶ container garden by container garden
91˿Ƶ Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: 91˿Ƶ Reporter Staff
Recently, the 91˿Ƶ Office of Sustainability brought together some 50 staff members to get outside and garden together as part of the Staff Community Garden project. Organizers want to give 91˿Ƶ staff a new way to connect, learn about gardening, and get engaged in other sustainability initiatives around campus.
Student Job Opportunity: Project Assistant for the Little Free Library Initiative
Position Description:
Funded by 91˿Ƶ’s Sustainability Project Fund (SPF), The Little Free Library Initiative is looking for a project assistant. As a member of the coordinating committee, you will engage and network with fellow graduate students and faculty at 91˿Ƶ and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.
Sustainability Projects Fund wins prestigious City of Montreal Award
91˿Ƶ Reporter | April 28, 2017
Catalyst Awards celebrate sustainability leader
91˿Ƶ Reporter | April 11, 2017
By: 91˿Ƶ Reporter Staff
On April 3, the 91˿Ƶ Office of Sustainability (MOOS) hosted its seventh annual Catalyst Awards Gala. Over 100 people gathered at the McCord Museum to celebrate individuals and teams who have made lasting contributions to the sustainability of the University.
91˿Ƶ named Fair Trade Campus of the Year
91˿Ƶ Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: 91˿Ƶ Reporter Staff and John Lindsay
At a ceremony in Halifax on February 25, 91˿Ƶ was named Fair Trade Campus of the Year byFairtrade Canada, making us No. 1 among the 21 designated fair trade campuses across Canada. The award was granted by an independent panel of judges to the campus with the strongest commitment to fair trade.
91˿Ƶ's Greenhouse Gas Inventory
91˿Ƶ manages a stock of buildings of over 600,000 m² which are on average fifty years of age and older. A leader in education and research, 91˿Ƶ is characterized by very research-intensive activities, a travelling population, and high energy intensity.