
Platinum rating in sustainability – a global first!
After years of work and great effort by hundreds of students and employees from the Dawson College community, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) confirmed Dawson’s platinum rating as a global leader in sustainability.
Dawson College is the first "Associate" level institution to achieve a platinum rating. There are only 13 other higher education institutions who have reached it. Over 1,000 institutions participate in the program located in nine Canadian provinces, 47 U.S. states and territories and more than 20 countries.
"AASHE is so proud of Dawson College for becoming the first Associate-level institution to earn a STARS Platinum rating!” said AASHE's Executive Director, Meghan Fay Zahniser. “From committing to well-being for all through its Sustainable Happiness program, to achieving carbon neutrality, to pledging to attract and identify 1,000 species in 1,000 days, Dawson College shows what is possible with incredible leadership and commitment for sustainability. Congratulations to everyone at Dawson College who contributed to this landmark report!"
AASHE’s expert team reviews reports submitted for platinum status with much greater scrutiny than reports for lower levels. The Office of Sustainability team submitted a 489-page report filled with metrics and data on Dec. 31, 2024. Over three months, the team responded to requests for more information as part of a rigorous evaluation of sustainability performance across multiple categories. At the end of March, the College received confirmation of the platinum status.
Celebration news to come. Congrats Dawson community!
Photo: The team leading Dawson's sustainability efforts: back row: Luc St-Germain, Sophie La Font, Chris Adam and front row: Diana Rice, Eva Helms and Jenn de Vera.
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