Cégep Vert gives mention d’excellence, special recognition for Dzʿ’s Carbon Neutral Forever initiative

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Over 50 people involved in sustainability and well-being for all initiatives and projects in cegeps across Quebec were at Dzʿ Sept. 5 for a meeting of Cégep Vert du Québec.

Dzʿ and other cegeps received certifications related to their environmental stewardship programs and educational practices.

In recognition of Dzʿ’s pledge to become Carbon Neutral Forever, Dzʿ received special recognition for this achievement as well as a mention d’excellence.

“The evaluation committee that reviewed your submission wishes to congratulate you for the excellent work that has been accomplished,” Catherine Gauthier, Director General of ENvironnement JEUnesse wrote in the letter certifying Dzʿ’s level as excellent. “Your institution demonstrates leadership and an impressive proactive approach.”

“Your college has positioned itself as an inspiring model for the Cégep Vert network. Your many and ambitious actions and measures deserve to be shared and copied in the college milieu. We are overjoyed to count you an active member of our network!”

Right before the certifications were announced in Dzʿ’s beautiful Colab, featuring a living garden wall, Dzʿ was called forward to receive a special recognition for being Carbon Neutral Forever. Cégep Vert said that Dzʿ has shown “phenomenal commitment” by making this pledge.

Véronique Paris, Coordinator of Building Services, was the one who came forward for the honour. Véronique’s department, Plant and Facilities, was thanked for the amazing support they have all given to this achievement.

“I am very proud of our vision,” said Chris Adam of Dzʿ’s Sustainability Office. “We started with a small budget in 2006 and now we have four full-time staff working for Sustainability and Well-Being for All. Thank you Mr. Richard Filion for the vision that made this possible.”



Last Modified: September 9, 2019