A plan for our future

SFU's 2022-2025 Strategic Sustainability and Climate Action Plan is putting climate justice and resilience into action. Learn More
#1 in the world for sustainable cities and communities

In Times Higher Education's 2023 Impact Rankings, SFU has been named the world's top university for impact on sustainable cities and communities and fifth in the world for climate action. Learn More
Leading Community-Centred Climate Innovation

Community-centred climate innovation is a critical research priority at SFU and an action item in our sustainability and climate action plan. Through this unique approach to the climate crisis, SFU is co-creating climate solutions and innovations with our communities and partners. Learn More
Changing our communities

By embedding sustainability and climate action as core values, SFU is supporting our communities to generate positive impacts on the world. Learn More

Sustainability and climate action at SFU

Simon Fraser University (SFU) leads by example, pursuing ecological, social and economic justice for our local and global communities. Our faculty, staff, students and community members are taking action to address climate change. Together we are building healthier, safer and more regenerative and resilient communities.

Sustainability and climate action is woven throughout all vice-presidential portfolios at SFU, including planning and administration, operations, research, academics, campus and community engagement, and international partnerships.

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Commitments & Initiatives

SFU is generating positive change and building sustainable futures through our sustainability commitments and climate action initiatives.

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SFU's Strategic Sustainability And Climate Action Plan

SFU's original five-year sustainability plan defined the university's sustainability and climate action goals from 2020 to 2025, guiding our institution to prioritize climate justice, resilience and action in all its work. Building off this plan, SFU's 2022-2025 Strategic Sustainability and Climate Action Plan is a refreshed plan that will continue as a living document and process to reflect an adaptive planning and implementation process.

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GOALS & ACTIONS

SFU’s 2022-2025 Strategic Sustainability and Climate Action Plan is built around six goals that address organizational culture and systems change in each of the university's VP portfolios.

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Monthly Spotlight

Throughout 2023, monthly spotlights will highlight each of the plan's six goals. The current feature is Goal 6: Advancement and Alumni Engagement, which is led by the VP Advancement and Alumni Engagement portfolio. Goal 6 is focused on embedding sustainability thinking while engaging with SFU’s diverse alumni and donor communities.

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