UBC aims to provide all its students with an exemplary education, and empower them to become passionate decision-makers and leaders committed to creating a more sustainable future. Through campus-wide awareness campaigns, groups, programs and events, UBC offers many avenues for students to learn about sustainability and participate in one of its core missions: to embed susta...

There are approximately 12,500 faculty and staff members at UBC. Each one of these individuals has an opportunity to champion sustainability in their workplace, research and teaching environment every day.From exploring alternative energies to recycling printer cartridges, faculty and staff play a major role in the success of UBC’s sustainability efforts. As educato...

The University of British Columbia community is only as strong as the bond between its members. A university with a solid community dynamic can promote engagement in sustainability learning and practice and build a culture of sustainability both on and off campus. Our campus community is large and diverse and includes not only students, staff and facu...

UBC houses more than 8,500 students in residence complexes on the Vancouver campus.  To mobilize this community to reduce waste, water and energy consumption in residences and to build a culture of sustainability by supporting student leaders, the Sustainability in Rez Program aims to inspire and engage residents of UBC...

UBC’s SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Program unites campus operations and academics to advance the university’s commitment to sustainability and enhance UBC’s reputation as a sustainability leader. Coordinated by the university’s Campus Sustainability group, the SEEDS Program brings together staff, faculty and stu...

The award-winning Sustainability Coordinator (SC) Program provides UBC Vancouver staff and faculty with opportunities and resources to promote and implement sustainable practices in UBC’s 300 departments.ABOUT THE PROGRAMDeveloped here at UBC in 1999, the SC Program aims to engage employees at UBC Point Grey, Robson Square and Teach...