Columbia Institute

The Columbia Institute supports community leaders with cutting-edge research on emerging issues through their Centre for Civic Governance, and research and education for investment decision makers on responsible investing through their partnership with SHARE. Mission: Inform, Inspire, Connect. Supporting local leaders working for inclusive, sustainable communities.They have measured their emissions for three years now, from 2008 onwards. They are working to reduce their emissions by purchasing supplies locally, purchasing paper and other office supplies with a higher recycled content, launching a “turn it off” energy saving campaign, facilitating a rideshare program, and engaging their employees to look for other eco-efficiencies throughout the office. They will also be combining out-of-town trips to reduce the amount of flying.