In April 2026, Mohawk College was announced as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for the 13th consecutive year.
Mohawk is the only Ontario college to make the list this year.
"Being named one of Canada's Greenest Employers once again reflects Mohawk College's long-standing commitment to climate action and sustainability," said Paul Armstrong, President of Mohawk College. "This recognition highlights the leadership of our faculty and staff who are embedding sustainability in applied research and academic programming across our campuses."
Last year, Mohawk College officially launched its School for Climate Action.
In March 2025, the college was recognized by Students Organising for Sustainability UK as the first institution in North America to receive the Responsible Futures accreditation for the college's commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of student learning.
Through a partnership with the Mohawk Students' Association, the program actively engages students, staff, faculty, and leadership to drive sustainable change from within. The accreditation underscores the college's dedication to creating positive, lasting change in academic practices, policies, and campus culture, focusing on social and environmental responsibility.
Mohawk College has a stated commitment to making a measurable impact on climate change. Learn more about Mohawk College's Climate Action Plan.
Canada's Greenest Employers have developed exceptional sustainability initiatives - and are attracting people to their organizations because of their environmental leadership. Prior to 2009, this award was called "Canada's Most Earth-Friendly Employers". This year's winners were announced on April 21, 2026.
Here are some of the reasons why Mohawk College was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2026):
- With assistance from students in the environmental technician program, Mohawk College has undertaken a tree inventory project collecting detailed data on all of the trees across campus -- in addition to providing information necessary to protect and maintain a healthy ecosystem on campus, the project provides students and staff with the data required to inform future tree selection and support biodiversity
- Mohawk College maintains a 50-plot community garden with over 300 members (and 100 employees) participating annually as well as a fruit orchard -- and as part of the harvest, the college operates a campus farm stand from July to November while also making annual food donations to local community organizations
- Mohawk College has introduced a range of environmental programs across campus, including community gardens, honeybee apiaries, pollinator gardens, water bottle filling stations (in support of a disposable water bottle ban) and more
Now in its 19th year, Canada's Greenest Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes employers that foster a culture of environmental awareness and leadership. Employers are chosen by editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers using four main criteria: (1) the uniqueness and effectiveness of their environmental initiatives; (2) whether they have been successful in reducing their own environmental footprint; (3) whether their employees are involved in these programs and contribute unique skills; and (4) whether their environmental initiatives have become linked to the employer's public identity, attracting new employees or customers.
