Sustainability

TRCA and York University announce Memorandum of Understanding

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and York University execute a Memorandum of Understanding to set the stage for future collaboration

National fair-trade conference at York University to inspire Canadian businesses

The 10th National Fair-Trade Conference, hosted by Fairtrade Canada, will convene business leaders, advocates, and changemakers at York University from Feb. 14 to 15. The event will explore how Canadian businesses are at the forefront of fair-trade innovation,

York University launches sustainability strategy to address humanity’s code red climate crisis

As the world heats up, creating extreme weather havoc, the University is on track to reach the 2030 Paris Agreement 45 per cent emissions reduction target years earlier Many scientists now believe global temperatures are on track to surpass 1.5C and are likely to reach 2.5C, or greater, above pre-industrial levels. At the same time, […]

Ontario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M in funding to York University through OVIN

Today, the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), with support from the Ontario Government, announced $1.5 million in funding to York University and in partnership with Centennial College to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in developing and testing innovative automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions.

York University sips from the cup of fair trade, receives silver designation

York University is full of beans – fair trade coffee beans – excited about its new fair trade silver designation and its ability to offer sustainably produced coffee, chocolate, tea and more across its three campuses.

York University leads as one of Canada’s greenest and most diverse employers

Living its values. For the first time, York University achieves two top designations as Canada’s greenest and most diverse employer for 2024. This is the 12th consecutive year York has made the cut for Canada’s Greenest Employers

York University and UNITAR tackle global water challenges on UN World Water Day

What will it take to ensure that the two billion people currently without access to clean water around the world are not left high and dry? With York University as the academic lead, the UNITAR Global Water Academy is mobilizing the scientific community and forging collaborations to address water scarcity and lack of access.

Some 500 high school students to learn how to change their world at York University

Some 500 Ontario high school students from more than 25 high schools are coming to York University next week to learn how they can change the world through understanding the risks of fast fashion, the importance of wetlands, the dangers of storm water runoff and much more.

Grey water bling: York U and Noventa to explore sustainable solution to heat Glendon

In the future, when Canadian rapper and musician Drake sings “Wasting Time” at “7am on Bridle Path” in his shower, he could inadvertently be doing York University’s Glendon Campus a “Solid” by helping to heat and cool its buildings year-round.

York U bolsters its position as a leader in creating a more sustainable world

In 10 years, some trees can grow anywhere from 10 to 25 feet tall, so when York University announces its goal to reach net zero emissions a decade sooner, it’s a target that can lead to a significant and positive impact on the environment – enough time for a forest to grow.