Sustainability isn’t just an academic pursuit at Saint Mary’s. It’s a real commitment from students, faculty, and staff to operate the campus in an environmentally responsible way.
The university has developed a reputation for environmental responsibility, which is evident in everything from our far-reaching research endeavours to various initiatives.
University Sustainability Initiatives
- Saint Mary's University is signatory to the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS)
- Collaborative partner in the Atlantic Canada Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry Centre
- The Sobey School of Business is a signatory to the PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) initiative
- Home to the Wicked Problems Lab, a research space to tackle global challenges including climate change
Academics
- The School of the Environment offers programs in sustainability, including a Bachelor of Environmental Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Geography, and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography
- Minor in Climate Change Studies in the Faculty of Arts
- Certificate in Sustainability Business in the Sobey School of Business
- Sustainable research initiatives
Sustainability on Campus
- The Loyola Residence is the award-winning tallest solar-integrated tower in North America
- Home to two research-based green roofs, a living wall and a community garden
- The University's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% was met in 2022
- Student and Employee transit pass program