From June to November 2025, 14 McGill teams advanced their commitment to campus sustainability through the Sustainable Workplace Certification program, an initiative that empowers staff to adopt everyday actions that reduce environmental impact and strengthen workplace well-being. Ten teams achieved Bronze certification, two reached Silver, one earned Gold and one celebrated the program’s highest distinction: Platinum.
This period was marked by a cross-unit effort led by Anne-Marie Fournier, Collections Centre Supervisor at the McGill Library. Her initiative to encourage and support all Library units in becoming certified proved highly successful: every McGill Library unit is now recognized as a certified Sustainable Workplace.
Several workplaces showed exceptional dedication by progressing multiple certification levels in just a few months. The Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM) advanced from a newly certified Bronze team in July to Gold by November. The Faculty of Law Research Office moved from Gold in August to Platinum in November, reflecting their enthusiasm for integrating sustainability into daily operations.
Together, these accomplishments highlight the growing culture of sustainability across McGill. From taking the “Envisioning a More Sustainable McGill” module to fostering mindful workplace habits, all teams continue to show how collective action drives meaningful, lasting change.