Sustainability Champions Network

You can create positive change.

The Sustainability Champions program is a voluntary network of York University community members (students, staff and faculty) who want to help transform York University into a more sustainable institution.

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Why become a Sustainability Champion?

Students

Professional development
Recognition and reward for your work on an administrative level
Expertise from the Office of Sustainability and our affiliations on a consultative basis
Experiential education opportunities
Information-sharing
Become a part of a network and community of like-minded individuals

Staff & Faculty

Reduced use of resources
Operational improvements
Enhanced reputation and recognition
Collaboration with the Office of Sustainability

Responsibilities of a Sustainability Champion

1. Participate in the Network

You will be part of a network of champions across the University and have the opportunity to collaborate on projects and to learn more about sustainability issues and skills together at workshops and events.

2. Promoting Sustainability

At the core of your role you will be promoting sustainability, encouraging effective resource use and leading by example and helping colleagues and new At the core of your role, you will be promoting sustainability, encouraging effective resource use and leading by example and helping colleagues and new staff, and utilizing the Sustainable Action Toolbox.

3. Distributing resources and information

Champions will distribute information from the Office of Sustainability which may include: emails, social media, posters, stickers, event information and WWF Living Planet Resources.

4. Reporting Progress

Champions will track and provide progress on initiatives within department/group.

5. Feedback

Champions can bring forward ideas, questions, concerns or feedback on environmental issues from their department/group for how we can improve sustainability at York U.

Eligibility

Enthusiastic about sustainability & the environment and willing to learn more about current global issues.
Able to commit a certain about of time to the role
Able and willing to attend workshops, training and events
Staff should seek permission from your supervisor/manager