News Archives | Sustainability

January 29, 2026

Carleton University Achieves Gold Rating for Sustainability Performance

Carleton University has once again achieved a Gold rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), demonstrating sustained leadership and continued progress in campus sustainability. STARS is a... More

September 9, 2025

Carleton University recognised as a WWF Canada Living Campus

Carleton University has been recognised as a WWF Canada Living Campus certification. This annual certification recognises post-secondary institutions for outstanding commitment to conservation and the environment. On the Carleton campus,... More

July 29, 2025

Tiny Forest Coming to Carleton

Sustainability Carleton is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with local environmental organization EnviroCentre to establish a tiny forest at Carleton! Read on to learn more about this new... More

July 29, 2025

Carleton Recognized in Global Sustainability Rankings

Carleton University has been ranked in the 201-300 band globally in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which assess how institutions around the world are advancing the United Nations Sustainable... More

July 29, 2025

Reuse and Recycling Hub – Supporting a More Sustainable Campus

Located on the first floor of the Nideyinan Building, the Reuse and Recycling Hub provides a convenient, central space for the Carleton community to responsibly dispose of and divert various common items... More

July 29, 2025

Carleton Recognised as Only University in Canada to Achieve Bronze Tier in Net-Zero Challenge

Carleton University has been recognised as the only university in Canada to achieve the Bronze Tier in the Government of Canada’ Net-Zero Challenge, a significant milestone that reflects Carleton’s leadership in... More

November 28, 2024

Holiday Season Shutdown

Holiday Season Shutdown As we approach the holiday season, Carleton University is committed to maintaining our leadership in sustainability while creating a greener campus for everyone. Together, we can make... More

February 29, 2024

Campus Race to Zero-Waste

February 9, 2024

Zero-waste basketball day gets campus recycling race started at Carleton

January 9, 2024

Innovative Solar-Powered Heating Technology Holds Promise for Remote Northern Communities

November 30, 2023

Climate Solutions for a Sustainable Future – Save the Date for the 2024 Carleton Challenge...

Climate Solutions for a Sustainable Future – Save the Date for the 2024 Carleton Challenge Conference!

Carleton University is pleased to announce that our annual Carleton Challenge Conference will take place on May 8, 2024. This upcoming edition of the conference will focus on one of... More

July 4, 2023

Pedaling to Success! Let’s Bike Month 2023 at Carleton Results

Sustainability Carleton and Healthy Workplace joined forces last month to encourage the Carleton community to embrace sustainable commuting by cycling. Together, we created a Carleton team, called the Road Ravens,... More