Welcome to the Sustainability Office at the University of Waterloo, the central hub for sustainability action and information on campus. We work to integrate sustainability thinking and climate action into academics, operations, and engagement.
Sustainability issues like the climate crisis affect everyone, causing extreme weather, economic insecurity, and health and wellbeing impacts locally and globally – disproportionally so for marginalized and racialized people. The University of Waterloo community has an essential role to play in advancing a low-carbon, equitable, and resilient future. Not only does Waterloo have a large environmental footprint, it also has enormous potential to tap into the collective talent, skill, and innovative mindset of the campus community that will have ripple effects around the world.
From important individual actions to systems changes, we are working with leadership, staff, students, and faculty to build a more sustainable campus together.
Learn more about how you can join this journey, on campus and beyond:
Events
Buckthorn Pull
Join the Sustainability Office in removing invasive common buckthorn to support biodiversity on campus.
BioBlitz 2025
From July 7-11, the Sustainability Office will be hosting their third-annual campus-wide BioBlitz: a community-led effort to identify and record species across campus.
Free Store Pop-up: July 10
Summer is in full swing on campus! Refresh your space, restock your supplies, or just see what you might find! Come check out the Free Store Pop-Up on July 10 at the SLC Marketplace to find a new-to-you treasure or drop off a donation of your gently used items.
News
The Neuron Mobility e-scooter and e-bike program is back!
The University of Waterloo is excited to announce the return of the e-bike and e-scooter share program with Neuron Mobility, beginning the week of April 1st, 2025. This program is part of a region-wide initiative, supporting sustainable transportation options between the campus and broader community.
University of Waterloo receives STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements
University of Waterloo has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Waterloo among top campuses globally for sustainability
Waterloo has recently been named in the top 3% of sustainable institutions as part of the QS Sustainability rankings.