The Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee advises Council on sustainability, environmental management and climate change response. 

The committee's functions include:

1.  Providing advice, support and guidance to Council on sustainability, climate change and environmental management issues;
2.  Supporting education, awareness and stewardship of sustainability in the community through engagement, outreach and advocacy; and,
3.  Helping the Town of Whitby identify, develop and implement plans, programs and policies, strategies and action around sustainability.