We are excited to share that Humber College was named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the 6th year in a row! The award recognizes employers that lead the nation in making environmental values part of their organizational culture.
“It’s an honour to be recognized for the sixth year in a row as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. While we have a lot more work to do, I am definitely seeing the work and commitment of the Humber community happening every day. I’m excited to see what more we can do to make sure there is a better future for all,” said Lindsay Walker, associate director, Office of Sustainability.
Some of Humber's sustainability highlights include:
Building NX Retrofit
Building NX is the first institutional building retrofit to achieve the Passivhaus Institut EnerPHit certification in Canada. The building now uses 97 per cent less heating energy and 70 per cent less energy than before and is an industry-leading example of zero-carbon excellence. The ambitious project was guided by Humber’s Integrated Master Plan (IEMP). Watch this video to learn more about the IEMP or visit our website.
Gold Standard for Sustainability Excellence at Post-Secondary Institution
Humber received a Gold designation of the latest stringent version of the Sustainability Tracking and Assessment Rating System (STARS) run by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Award-winning Forest Nature Program
Humber’s Forest Nature Program was a recipient of the 2019 Edward Burtynsky Award for excellence in environmental inquiry. The program (called “The Willows”) received the award for recognizing the importance of Indigenous perspectives and connections with natural surroundings.
Humber Learning Outcomes
In 2020, the Humber Learning Outcomes (HLO) framework was launched. The HLO framework is a key priority of Humber’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. In support of our strategic mission, the Humber community aims to represent our unique polytechnic identity by developing global citizens who embody the knowledge and skills to lead and innovate.
2019-2024 Sustainability Plan
The 2019–2024 Sustainability Plan outlines a bold approach to reimagine our future to shape healthy, inclusive and sustainable communities. The plan outlines over 100 actions the college community is committed to achieving by 2024, taking on the shared responsibility to own and reflect our values in our actions.
Finalist for 2019 Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) Sustainability
Humber was a finalist for the OBAA Sustainability Award as it is a leader in sustainable campus operations, which supports a vibrant campus community. With aggressive energy and climate commitments, Humber builds and operates low-impact campuses that support health and well-being, equity, diversity and inclusion, learning, innovation, biodiversity, and ecosystem health and community.
Please view our 2019-2024 Humber Sustainability Plan and Supporting Actions to learn more about Humber's long-term sustainability vision and goals.
~The Office of Sustainability
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