Commitment to a Greener World
After announcing their Pledge to Go Greener in 2009, Ontario universities have published three annual reports and held a Going Greener Forum.
The third annual Going Greener report was released in January 2012 and demonstrates the strides made by Ontario universities in making campuses more sustainable. The report covers nine areas: building a green culture, emissions and energy use, green buildings, waste management, water management, green transportation, purchasing and procurement, teaching and learning, and partnerships.
As part of their 2009 pledge, Executive Heads further committed to provide forums for the discussion and development of solutions regarding sustainability issues. On November 4, 2010, COU hosted the Going Greener Forum in Toronto, which brought together experts from the Broader Public Sector, government and industry, to share best practices about how institutions can contribute to Ontario’s green economy.