Humber's Office of Sustainability

Humber Polytechnic's institutional value of Sustainability states "We preserve our collective future."

We lead and support Humber’s commitment to providing national leadership in developing sustainable campuses, and are a hub for campus engagement and information. We foster a culture of sustainability by leading by example: how we operate our buildings, interact with the physical environment and communities around us, and in the way we teach and learn about sustainability. By incorporating economic, social and environmental sustainability across the college, we are creating career-ready citizens for the challenges of today's world. 

Take a look at our latest Sustainability Plan 2019-2024 and the Supporting Actions

Sustainability Trail

The Sustainability Trail is a series of plaques featuring sustainability initiatives across the North and Lakeshore campuses. The plaques raise awareness on how sustainability is embedded in campus life from operations to academic programs. Learn more about it on the Sustainability Trail webpage.

Projects and Impact

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#ReuseHumber

Humber introduced reusable containers on campus in the Fall of 2022 to reduce single-use packaging waste. Since then, over 340,000 single use containers avoided landfill thanks to community members...
Humber Lakeshore Student Welcome and Resource Centre building

Green Building Standards

In the Fall of 2023, Humber College introduced Green Building Standards that mandate sustainability requirements for the various types of construction projects at the institution. These standards...
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Climate Action Plan

Climate Action Plan Update: Humber Polytechnic Accelerates Its Net-Zero emissions target from 2050 to 2029  Humber Polytechnic is accelerating its sustainability goals, moving its net-zero...
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Fairtrade Campus

Humber Polytechnic is proud to be a Fairtrade Campus, supporting ethical and sustainable practices. The designation reflects our commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical...

Upcoming Events

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Meet the Team

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Spencer Wood (he/him), Director, Facilities Management
Lindsay Walker (she/her), Director, Sustainability
Aman Hehar (he/him), Associate Director, Energy & Climate Change
Tessa Soltendieck (she/her), Sustainability Manager
Gabi Hentschke (she/her), Communications & Engagement Coordinator
Deepal Patel (he/him), Energy Engineer
Michelle Cho (she/her), Communications and Events Assistant

Get Involved

There are many ways to make individual and community impact. We're here to support you! Contact us, follow us, come and meet us:
The Office of Sustainability, E103 (North Campus)

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