Environmental and Global Citizenship
What This Commitment Means
We’re preparing students to think critically, act responsibly and care for the world around them – while making our schools more sustainable, efficient and environmentally responsible.
Highlights from 2024-2025
- Major growth in school-based environmental leadership teams and ECO School participation.
- Increased student involvement in energy conservation, greening and waste-reduction activities.
- Improved energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions over time.
- Partnerships expanded to support tree care, school greening and sustainable practices.
- HDSB Celebrated for Leadership in Sustainability and Climate Education
- P.L. Robertson PS students take action against plastic pollution and textile waste
By The Numbers
School Engagement
- Environmental Leadership Teams:
- 79 elementary schools (86%)
- 15 secondary schools (88%)
- ECO Schools:
- 81 total (up from 47)
- Platinum: 22
- Gold: 24
- 12 schools pledged as LSF Sustainable Future Schools.
Student & Staff Actions
- 669 classrooms conserving energy.
- 11,561 students using sustainable transportation.
- 185.9 t CO₂e sequestered through school greening.
- 5,700 waste-free lunches.
- 582 trees planted.
Energy & GHG Reductions
- Energy Use Intensity decreased from 251.71 to 228.07 ekWh/m².
- GHG emissions reduced from 29.31 to 23.17 kgCO₂e/m².
What’s Next
- Strengthen partnerships for long-term tree care and greening.
- Maintain and expand the Green Revolving Fund where possible.
- Continue reducing energy use while balancing comfort and air-quality improvements.
- Grow student leadership and integrate UN Sustainable Development Goals more deeply into learning.
2024-2025 Director’s Annual Report Sections
Six Commitments to Student Success
