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Eco-Friendly School Award | Sustainability Recognition | ACS Canada

Eco-Friendly School Award by ACS Canada

The ACS Canada Eco-Friendly School Award recognizes educational institutions that embed sustainability across campus operations and learning—achieving verified reductions in environmental impact while improving student experience and community engagement.

What the award recognizes
  • Measured reductions in waste, emissions and energy use across campus
  • Water efficiency projects and protection of local water quality
  • Responsible sourcing, circular materials and safe end-of-life pathways
  • Pollutant reduction and compliance with environmental obligations
  • Green education, staff training and transparent reporting of KPIs
Eligibility

Open to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, academies and training centres operating in Canada or with Canadian sites. Initiatives must show at least 12 months of documented progress and performance data.

How entries are evaluated
  • Impact: year-over-year improvements (water, waste, GHG, energy)
  • Integrity: baselines, methodologies and third-party evidence where applicable
  • Integration: how initiatives are embedded into operations, curriculum and culture
  • Innovation: new technologies, circular solutions and student-led projects
  • Transparency: targets, KPIs and clear public communication
Award levels
  • Recognized — strong foundation and verified initial results
  • Merit — significant multi-site or multi-program results with mature controls
  • Excellence — sector-leading outcomes with replicable best practices
Submission and timeline
  • Submit a summary of initiatives, scope and 12-month metrics (PDF or link)
  • Attach supporting evidence: policies, training, audits and KPI dashboards
  • ACS review, clarifications and verification as needed
  • Award announcement and media kit provided to winners
Why apply
  • Independent recognition that strengthens reputation and community trust
  • Signals ESG credibility for grants, partnerships and stakeholder reporting
  • Boosts student engagement and staff retention through visible impact
  • Media assets and permission to use the ACS Eco-Friendly School Award mark

Ready to be considered? Email your summary and metrics to info@canadacerts.ca to receive submission instructions.

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