The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings
Brock’s work to better the world has earned the University its spot, for the fifth consecutive year, in a global ranking of post-secondary institutions working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Released May 2026, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings placed Brock in the top 600 of over 2000 universities from 125 countries/regions around the globe!
Based on efforts to meet SDGs set by the UN to achieve a better and more sustainable world by 2030, the rankings explore the impact that a university can have, specifically looking at themes of poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.
Brock’s submission this year outlined initiatives in 8 SDGs: Good Health and Wellbeing; Gender Equality; Clean Water and Sanitation; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry Innovation and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption and Production; and Partnerships for the Goals.
Brock Earns Silver STARS Rating
In 2024, Brock University earned a Silver rating from its inaugural Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), a comprehensive framework developed for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
STARS is administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) with support and ongoing engagement from a wide variety of higher education stakeholders.
Brock University was listed under the Silver STARS Rating in the most recent Sustainable Campus Index.
2024 Save on Energy Energy Management Excellence Award
Brock was recognised as the winner of the Save on Energy’s Energy Manager program for institutions in 2024 for their excellence and innovation in the energy sector. The majority of the energy reductions came as part of the electrification project – which was completed through a partnership with Blackstone Energy Services. The project included LED lighting retrofits, HVAC replacement, BAS modernization, a custom SCADA system in the central plant and revised design parameters for sustainable construction on campus. Additional staff training on energy management and sustainability competitions for students also played a role in the award-winning effort. Brock is now looking to carry the momentum through the completion of the SPARK initiative and into the future.
Canada Clean50 Outstanding Contributor to Clean Capitalism
Brock University and Blackstone Energy Services were recognized with a Canada Clean50 Top Project Award for the BlackPAC™ energy management platform installed in 2025. The system uses real time data from campus buildings to optimize and decarbonize the energy system, leading to reduced emissions and major progress towards Brock’s net-zero goals.
