SUSTAINABILITY

Welcome to Frosh 2021! Frosh is an exciting time to introduce new students to the campus and culture of McGill University. At McGill, we are currently building a culture of sustainability with three dimensions: social, economic and environmental.

Sustainability is a priority for Arts Frosh 2021 and we have proudly received a Gold Certification for our event by the McGill Office of Sustainability. In terms of environmental sustainability, some examples of our efforts include banning single-use water bottles, providing clearly-identified bins for recycling, organic waste and landfill waste at every event. Moreover, some examples of our work to ensure social and economic sustainability include, choosing accessible venues, ensuring the implementation of fair labour practices, and working only with locally based suppliers and services. Finally, to promote equity, diversion and inclusion, we are offering a flexible pricing model for our event, asking about accessibility needs in advance and publicizing the accessibility features of our venues.

Notably, this year we are buying carbon offsets from the Gold Standard Climate Portfolio to compensate for any unavoidable greenhouse gases that will occur during Frosh. The Gold Standard Climate Portfolio supports emissions reductions from a wide variety of projects around the world. These projects range from clean cooking solutions to renewable energy. Additionally, The Gold Standard Climate Portfolio directly supports initiatives and innovations of Gold Standard which entails setting the standard for climate and development interventions.

We are so excited for Frosh 2021. By practicing sustainability for our event, we are able to meet our own needs without bargaining the ability for future generations to meet their own needs. To get more involved with the sustainability efforts at McGill, please visit McGill Office of Sustainability through their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/.