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Carleton University is committed to sustainability – on its campus and in its teaching and research. A new sustainability plan in 2020 set ambitious goals for diverting waste and reducing emissions. 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. Carleton achieved “Gold” in its latest STARS (Sustainability Tracking and Ranking System) assessment (2022).

This Earth Day, Carleton invites you to learn more about our efforts to address today’s challenges and mitigate future impacts.

2022 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings (Canada)

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2022 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings (World)

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Photo for the news post: Race Against Time: Protecting Ontario’s Endangered Turtles
September 26, 2024

Race Against Time: Protecting Ontario’s Endangered Turtles

Race Against Time: Protecting Ontario’s Endangered Turtles

Slow and steady wins the race, according to The Tortoise and the Hare, but time might be running out for some of Ontario's turtle populations. The province is home to eight species of turtles –... More
Photo for the news post: Crickets in Space: Investigating Insects as Food for Space Travel
May 22, 2024

Crickets in Space: Investigating Insects as Food for Space Travel

Crickets in Space: Investigating Insects as Food for Space Travel

A Carleton University research team is exploring the suitability of crickets as a food source in space.
Photo for the news post: Challenging the Climate Crisis: Carleton Conference Returns to Address the World’s Most Pressing Issues
May 13, 2024

Challenging the Climate Crisis: Carleton Conference Returns to Address the World’s Most Pressing Issues

Challenging the Climate Crisis: Carleton Conference Returns to Address the World’s Most Pressing Issues

“How we, as humans, reduce our undeniable contributions to climate change and how we adapt to the forces we’ve already unleashed is perhaps the greatest challenge we’ll face in our lifetimes.” These words from Carleton... More
Photo for the news post: From Polarization to Public Engagement: Improving Canada’s Climate Conversation
May 3, 2024

From Polarization to Public Engagement: Improving Canada’s Climate Conversation

From Polarization to Public Engagement: Improving Canada’s Climate Conversation

Carleton University researchers collaborated with civic sector leaders to launch Re.Climate – Canada’s national centre for training, research and strategy around climate change communication.

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