Green Zone
Create a more sustainable workplace
Become a sustainability ambassador
Check out some of the great initiatives our colleagues have done to make the U of A more sustainable.
Composting in the Lister dining halls
Green cleaning products used around campus
Electric vehicles in our fleet and charging stations in parking areas
Did you know?
The university has achieved a lot in reaching its sustainability goals. F&O staff have been instrumental in making this happen.
Three consecutive STARS Gold
ratings since 2014
One of Canada's Greenest Employers for the 13th year in a row
40% of our building space holds a green building certification
Fair Trade campus since 2018
Award for Leadership in Transparency (2020 & 2021)
Runner Up Award for Highest Performing College/University Building (2020)
Runner Up Award for Highest Performing Warehouse (Materials Management, 2021)
Founding Member of Edmonton Corporate Climate Leaders Program
Get your office Green Spaces certified
Every office or work unit is a small community and they can all be Green Spaces certified. It starts by making a collective commitment to reduce your environmental impact and promote social good.
Campus as a Living Lab
Got an idea that will make our campuses more sustainable? Staff can apply for a Campus Sustainability Grant to help bring their ideas to life.
F&O sustainability research
F&O has participated in projects that use our own campus as a living lab for sustainability research. Learn about the green technology that has been implemented on our campuses.
Research to understand and reduce our vehicle fleet emissions in our Northern climate
Building information modeling to enhance construction and renovation projects.
Estimating the carbon and nitrogen footprint of food served across campus through Dining Services