Translating Knowledge into Climate Action
Applying what students learn in their academic programs has always been a halmark of a polytechnic education and a priority for Humber. We provide opportunities for learners to apply their sustainability mindsets through experiential learning and applied research and connect them to sustainability thought leaders who are living their green values within their sectors.
As Builders of Brilliance, we form deep partnerships, network, and collaborate to ensure we provide the national and global community with the most current climate information and connect our students to climate action engagement that generates impact for a better tomorrow.
Hands-On Experience & Industry and Community Connections
Empowering the Community to Drive Sustainability
Humber will drive connection and collaboration that elevates sustainability-focused knowledge exchange, and transforms knowledge into action.
Our Commitment: Humber students and staff will have opportunities to exercise their sustainability mindsets, hone their climate action skills, and engage with green industry and community leaders within their fields.
Sustainability Ambassadors
Sustainability Ambassadors volunteer program provides Humber and University of Guelph-Humber students opportunities to strengthen their sustainability skillsets and undertake collaborative climate action.
Youth Advisory Forum
Humber is creating a student advisory group to inform the achievement of Humber’s Sustainability Vision.
In Development
The Sustainability Steering Committee (SSC)
As a cross-institutional advisory body to Humber’s President and Executive Team, the Sustainability Steering Committee is ensuring sustainability is reflected in Humber’s planning and decision-making. To find out more or attend a meeting, email the sustainability team.
Sustainability Champions
The Sustainability Champions group is providing space for staff and faculty to integrate sustainability concepts into the student experience. To find out more or attend a gathering of this Community of Practice, email the sustainability team.
Climate Action Partnerships
Humber will elevate it’s status as a thought leader and convener of climate action through strategic partnerships.
Coming Soon
Become a Sustainability Ambassador
Are you passionate about sustainability, advocacy, and community-building? Apply to become a Sustainability Ambassador for the 2024-2025 academic year!
As a Sustainability Ambassador, you play a crucial role in educating the Humber community about sustainability. Amidst a human-created climate emergency, we need passionate and informed youth from diverse cultural backgrounds to encourage positive change on campus and beyond.
At Humber and UofGH, our commitment to sustainability is guided by varied forms of knowledge and value systems, from Indigenous Ways of Being, Knowing, and Doing to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Reasons to become a Sustainability Ambassador:
- Learn more about sustainability topics.
- Develop transferable skills related to communication, outreach, and collaboration.
- Attend and support Sustainability events year-round.
- Write sustainability-themed posts for our blog.
- Support content creation for our social media channels.(links?)
- Network with other students and professionals in the sustainability field.
For more information, read the 2024-2025 Sustainability Ambassador Workbook. Alternate version available upon request.
Please complete the application form to join the Sustainability Ambassadors.
Our Commitment: Humber leaders and employees will model green behaviours so that our students can follow our lead.
Learning and Development
Empowering Humber Employees at Every Step
At every step of their Humber employment journey, Humber employees are developing their sustainability capacity through targeted educational programming and toolkits.
Explore our current offerings (coming soon).
Sustainable Lifestyle
Living Sustainably
There are multiple choices you can make to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Here are some of the ways Humber supports you in your sustainability journey.
Our Commitment: Humber will provide its community with the tools to live sustainability.
Sustainability at Home Toolkit
Humber developed a toolkit that lists the ways you can contribute to sustainability at home.
Food Establishments
Humber offers dine-in and take-out experiences with delicious vegetarian meals, FairTrade products, and healthy dishes prepared by culinary students.
Sustainable Procurement Guide
The OPCMA SP Tools Workbook will assist the Humber community in making procurement decisions that benefit people, plants, and prosperity.
Coming Soon
FairTrade
Humber offers FairTrade certified products on campus and raises awareness about conscious consumption choices. See Humber Campus Compass App for directions!
Reusable Container Programs
Humber’s North and Lakeshore campuses offer unique reusable container programs, free water refill stations, and reusable cutlery kits.
Low Waste Event Spaces
Humber has designated Low Waste Event Spaces for catering in various campus locations.
Sorting Stations
Humber uses centralized four-stream sorting stations to segment waste on campus and provides an acceptable waste criteria list for the community to reference. Learn more about sorting stations. Access the acceptable waste criteria list.
Recycling Programs
Humber offers a variety of recycling options, including Textbooks, PPE, Battery, Pens and Do it Yourself options.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Humber offers several electric vehicle (EV) dual charging stations across both campuses.
Public Transit
Each campus connects to multiple transit routes for our students to access our campuses.
Smart Commute & Carpooling
Humber partnership with Smart Commute links the Humber community to sustainable travel options across the greater Toronto and Hamilton area.
Biking
Discounted bike rentals are available through Bike Share stations at its Lakeshore campus and near Humber Downtown. Secure, indoor bike parking and self-service repair stations are available at Humber’s North and Lakeshore campuses.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Humber has 46 electric vehicle (EV) dual charging stations across its campuses. The first four charging hours are free and usual parking fees apply. Advance spot reservation is not required.
North Campus
- Commuter Hub: 16 EV charging stations (open 24/7)
- Lot 9: Four EV charging stations (A valid Humber parking permit is required to access) (open 24/7)
Carrier Drive: Four EV charging stations (open 24/7)
Lakeshore Campus
- Welcome Centre underground parking area: Four EV charging stations. (Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 10 pm and Saturday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm)
- Lot 1 located behind B Building: Ten EV charging stations (open 24/7)
To use the EVs:
- Download the ChargePoint app and enter your credit card information. You will not be charged for the first four hours of complimentary charging.
- After four hours, Humber encourages you to move your electric vehicle to a regular parking spot. If you choose to remain parked at the EV charging station, you will be billed $5.00 for each hour or partial hour of additional charging.
Public Transit
Students can purchase the TTC Full-Time Student Photo ID at any time during the year at Bathurst Station or on campus during the fall semester; follow @SustainHumber to find out when the next TTC campus visit is.
Smart Commute & Carpooling
Humber Polytechnic has partnered with Smart Commute who offers a free app to help the Humber community explore options for sustainable travel across the GTHA. By signing up for the app (iOS, Android), community members can:
- Find a carpool match within the Humber community
- Plan and track your carpool, transit, walking and cycling trips
- Join a network of GTHA commuters through your workplace or organization
- Take advantage of program benefits including workplace travel support
For tips on using the app, members can visit:
Humber Parking services offers carpool members the option to split a parking permit. For more information visit:
Biking
Bike rentals are available through Bike Share stations at the Lakeshore and near Humber Downtown. Humber staff and students receive a 20% discount on yearly memberships when they sign up with their Humber email. Maps are available to plan routes to work, school, shopping, or simply to explore:
Humber offers secure, indoor bike parking at the North and Lakeshore campuses. Users register for the program and pay a minimal annual fee online through MyHumber. For more information, contact parking.sales@humber.ca or visit How to Register and Pay for Secure Bike Parking. Guelph-Humber students should email parklock@uoguelph.ca to set up Secure Bike Parking.
A self-service bike repair station is also available at each campus:
- North Campus: Next to the Parking Services Kiosk (directly in front of LRC)
- Lakeshore Campus: In front of the L Building on the east side of campus
