U of T invests in sustainable operations
The University of Toronto has announced plans to increase sustainable practices, building on the progress it’s made to reduce energy consumption and use its own operations as a test bed for innovation.
More rigorous design standards for new buildings are in the works and the University is earmarking an extra $2.5-million to add to the $5-million revolving fund it already has available to finance energy-saving retrofits of existing buildings on the University’s St. George campus in downtown Toronto.
The measures are among the actions outlined by President Meric Gertler in Beyond Divestment: Taking Decisive Action on Climate Change, U of T’s 14-point plan to address climate change, released March 30.