Sustainability at McGill
Get involved with sustainability initiatives across campus
Find Your Community
McGill has a vibrant ecosystem of sustainability-focused groups, from student societies to faculty committees to hands-on initiatives. Whether you’re passionate about food systems, environmental advocacy, or interdisciplinary research, there’s a place for you to connect, learn, and make an impact.
University Resources
Official McGill Sustainability
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Sustainability at McGill
McGill’s official sustainability hub with resources, initiatives, and programs across the university
Food & Agriculture
Sustainable Food Initiatives
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Midnight Kitchen
Volunteer-run collective providing free, vegan, and sustainable meals to the McGill community
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McGill Farmers’ Market
Connecting the McGill community with local, sustainable food producers on campus
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MacDonald Student-Run Ecological Gardens
Student-managed gardens at Mac Campus promoting ecological growing practices
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Mac Regenerative Food Hub
Advancing regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems at Macdonald Campus
Student Societies
Departmental & Interest-Based Groups
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McGill Environment Students’ Society (MESS)
Representing students in the Bieler School of Environment with events, advocacy, and community
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McGill Undergraduate Geography Society (MUGS)
Connecting geography students through academic and social programming
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ECOLE
Engaging students in environmental education, outreach, and leadership initiatives
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Desautels Sustainability Network
Promoting sustainable business practices among management students
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Sustainability in Engineering at McGill
Engineering students working on sustainable design and green technology solutions
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Research Sustainability Network
Connecting researchers across disciplines working on sustainability challenges
Faculty Committees
Union & Faculty Environment Committees
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SSMU Environment Committee
SSMU’s standing committee on environmental issues and campus sustainability policy
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AUS Environmental Council
Faculty of Arts environmental advocacy and sustainability initiatives
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SUS Environment Committee
Faculty of Science environmental advocacy and green initiatives
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SUS Social Sustainability Committee
Focusing on social dimensions of sustainability including equity and justice
Advocacy
Environmental Activism
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Divest McGill
Student-led campaign advocating for McGill to divest from fossil fuels and reinvest in sustainable alternatives
Want to Get Involved?
Connect with SASSS to learn more about sustainability opportunities at McGill