General Archives | Sustainability

September 8, 2022

Carleton recognized as top performer in 2022 Sustainable Campus Index

Carleton University has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, achieving a top 10 ranking in the impact areas of Water and Wellbeing & Work. The recognition follows Carleton’s Gold AASHE STARS... More

May 31, 2022

Let’s Bike – Bike Tune-up Registration

Bike tune-up - June 28th 2022 - All Day Sustainability Carleton is pleased to host our friends at Velofix for a Free bike tune-up event on June 28th 2022. This... More

May 26, 2022

Let’s Bike Carleton – June 2022

Throughout the month of June Sustainability Carleton and Healthy Workplace are partnering to shine a light on all things two wheels. Everyone is encouraged to get on their bike and... More

April 21, 2022

Carleton Awarded STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements

Carleton University has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS – the sustainability tracking,... More

April 13, 2022

Earth Day Treasure Hunt

This Friday April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day celebrates the Earth's environment, helps raise awareness of threats to our planet's health and celebrates efforts towards sustainability improvements. As the U.N. climate... More

December 14, 2021

Carleton ranks 39th in World Sustainability Rankings

The results of the UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2021 was announced this week. Carleton was pleased to be ranked 39th overall and 2nd in Canada. There was a significant increase in participants compared... More

March 24, 2021

Earth Hour

Earth Hour - March 27th Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, millions of people across the world join in raising awareness of the issues facing... More

October 21, 2020

Fairtrade Campus Week – Webinar

Fairtrade Campus Week Webinar: ‘Brewing up a Fair Deal for Farmers’ This hour long session, as part of Fairtrade Campus Week will enable the Carleton community to learn about Bridgehead... More

September 10, 2020

Cycling the Capital Workshop

Virtual Workshop - Sept 24th 12-1pm Sustainability Carleton and Envirocentre are offering a free virtual workshop to get the most of of cycling in the capital. Discover some of the... More

September 9, 2020

Cleaning the Capital – Cleanup Event

Cleaning the Capital - Sept 15th - Oct 15th Register now to join in with the Carleton community to clean up your neighbourhood, park or street. The GLAD cleaning the... More

August 19, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: How to Reduce Food Waste at Home

Did you know? If global food loss and waste were a country, it would be the third-largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. In Canada, nearly 60 per cent of... More

August 7, 2020

Carleton University wins Carbon 613 Emerging Excellence Award

Carleton University has been recognized by Carbon 613, Ottawa's Sustainable Business Network, for its sustainability programs and ongoing drive to reduce its carbon emissions. Having only been a member of... More