Sustainable Development at Bishop’s University

From being one of the first campus in Canada to ban the sale of water bottles on campus, to our investments in a geothermal energy solution that has reduced our CO2 emissions by 2300 tons per year compared to 2006, Bishop’s University strives to be a leader in sustainability. If you have a project to help Bishop’s achieve its goals, you may be eligible for funding. The Green Levy Fund is open to all students and has two submission dates annually, November 1st and February 1st. The jury consists of the members of the Sustainable Development Action Group (SDAG). We want to hear from you!

Bishop’s University is proud to offer Fair Trade certified products.

Bishop’s has reduced its GHG emissions from owned and controlled sources as well as from purchased energy by more than 50% since 2007. This significant milestone allows us today to achieve net-zero emissions seven years before our goal mainly as a result of three key initiatives. Want to know more?

Bishop’s offers a diverse array or programs to help develop the environmental leaders of tomorrow. Take a look and find the right choice for you.

Bishop’s offers dozens of courses across multiple departments that are tied to understanding climate, sustainability and our environment. Browse through the many opportunities and complement your schedule and your studies with these different perspectives.

With an active and evolving Educational Farm located on campus, Bishop’s is providing leading research in critical areas of sustainability. This research leads to direct experiential learning opportunities for students.