Sustainability Leadership

Sustainability guides a shared leadership approach at Seneca. It is embraced at all levels of Seneca, informing institutional strategy, academic programming, business planning, procurement, co-curricular programs and performance management.

Our Sustainability Leadership goals align with the following SDGs: 

United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 3. Good Health and Well-being
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 4. Quality Education
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 13. Climate Action
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 17. Partnerships for the Goals

Our Goals

  • establish Seneca’s Office of Sustainability
  • develop a sustainability policy
  • build partnerships with external partners to support student and employee well-being

Our Initiatives

Office of Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability has been established to support and facilitate the actions identified in the Sustainability Plan, and emerging initiatives throughout the Seneca community. 

Sustainability Policy

Seneca's sustainability policy demonstrates our commitment to social, economic and environmental health. It aims to establish sustainability as an essential consideration in the planning, design and delivery of Seneca’s academic programs, services and operations. If you have any questions related to the policy, please email sustainability@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Awards and Recognition

Seneca's commitment to sustainability has earned recognition from both Colleges and Institutes Canada and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Learn more about our recognitions.