Royal Roads University has developed a sustainability plan with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2020 and becoming carbon neutral and off-grid by specific dates. The plan focuses on 5 key initiatives - greenhouse gas management, becoming grid positive, transportation demand management, ecological siting and conservation, and university stewardship. It outlines projects and partnerships with local organizations to retrofit buildings with renewable energy, increase sustainability education, and reduce the university's environmental impact. The plan earned a silver rating for advancing sustainability in higher education.