Our goal is to inspire York University to join the global fossil fuel divestment effort and reinvest in a just, climate-safe future. Many Canadian universities have already committed to complete or partial divestment of university funds from fossil fuels. 

 

We believe that a clear and responsible investment strategy that includes removal of fossil fuel holdings is urgent and necessary if the university is to be consistent with its commitments to social, fiscal, and environmental sustainability announced in the 2020-2025 University Academic Plan.

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With respect to the Endowment Fund and Pension Plan, we call on York University to: 

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1. Publicly commit to full divestment from fossil fuels

2. Commit to carbon transparency

3. Incorporate the investment portfolio into sustainability strategy

4. Create an action plan for carbon neutrality & enact a 5-year decarbonization strategy

5. Become an activist and responsible shareholder

6. Engage in impact investment by promoting socially-responsible, low-carbon investments