- Low waste diversion rate (20.29%), with significant potential for improvement in waste sorting.
- Need to reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles for campus commuting.
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 26.0K -58000 tCO2e (business air travel 2018-2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a Gold STARS rating from AASHE, improving from a Silver rating in 2020.
- Launched Project SHIFT, a three-phase plan to transition away from fossil fuels as the primary heating source, aiming for a 39% GHG reduction in Phase 1.
- Completed the New Science Building, incorporating sustainable features like geothermal boreholes, a solar array, and a rainwater harvesting system.
- Implemented the Schneider Power Monitoring Expert system to monitor energy use and identify areas for reduction.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Continue implementing recommendations from campus-wide energy audits to achieve 2030 climate goals.
📅 Medium-term
- Prepare for the next STARS submission (STARS 3.0).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2043 and climate positivity by 2050 (as per Climate Positive Plan).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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