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Introduction

Global climate change is having myriad negative impacts throughout the world, including increased frequency and potency of extreme weather events, sea level rise, species extinction, water shortages, declining agricultural production, and spread of diseases. The impacts are particularly pronounced for low-income communities and countries. In addition, institutions that inventory and take steps to reduce their air pollutant emissions can positively impact the health of the campus community, as well as the health of their local communities and regions.

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Better Buildings Challenge Learnings: 3 Ways to Reduce Energy Use on Campus
Better Buildings Challenge Learnings: 3 Ways to Reduce Energy Use on Campus
Universite Laval - High Performance Greenhouse Complex
Universite Laval - High Performance Greenhouse Complex
Universite Laval - Photo of a discussion on campus
Universite Laval - Photo of a discussion on campus
Universite Laval - Photo of a discussion on campus
Universite Laval - Photo of a discussion on campus
Humber College - Forest Nature Program
Humber College - Forest Nature Program
Humber College - Forest Nature Program
Humber College - Forest Nature Program
Humber College - Forest Nature Program
Humber College - Forest Nature Program
Portland State University - Smart Trees Researcher
Portland State University - Smart Trees Researcher
Raritan Valley Community College Living Wall
Raritan Valley Community College Living Wall
Humber College - 700 KW solar array
Humber College - 700 KW solar array
Humber College - 700 KW solar array
Humber College - 700 KW solar array
American University Solar Installation
American University Solar Installation
Central Community College - Hastings Wind Turbine for SCI 2020
Central Community College - Hastings Wind Turbine for SCI 2020
Central Community College - Hastings Wind Turbine for SCI 2020
Central Community College - Hastings Wind Turbine for SCI 2020
Colorado College Carbon Neutral 2020
Colorado College Carbon Neutral 2020
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Polytechnique Montreal - PolyCarbone climate activist group
Cal Poly SLO Gold Tree Solar Farm
Cal Poly SLO Gold Tree Solar Farm
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Charter Street Heating & Cooling Plant
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Charter Street Heating & Cooling Plant
Achieving Carbon Neutrality at Arizona State University
Achieving Carbon Neutrality at Arizona State University
Priming the Sustainability Talent Pipeline: Indiana Sustainability Development Program
Priming the Sustainability Talent Pipeline: Indiana Sustainability Development Program
Priming the Sustainability Talent Pipeline: Indiana Sustainability Development Program
Priming the Sustainability Talent Pipeline: Indiana Sustainability Development Program
Multi-Campus Collaboration Kickstarts Solar Project to Cut 100% of GHG Emissions from Electricity
Multi-Campus Collaboration Kickstarts Solar Project to Cut 100% of GHG Emissions from Electricity
Multi-Campus Collaboration Kickstarts Solar Project to Cut 100% of GHG Emissions from Electricity
Multi-Campus Collaboration Kickstarts Solar Project to Cut 100% of GHG Emissions from Electricity
Brown University's Thermal Efficiency Project
Brown University's Thermal Efficiency Project
Brown University's Thermal Efficiency Project
Brown University's Thermal Efficiency Project
Brown University's Thermal Efficiency Project
Brown University's Thermal Efficiency Project
Brown University's Thermal Efficiency Project
Brown University's Thermal Efficiency Project
Converting Miami University’s Goggin Ice Center from Steam to Heating Hot Water & HP Chiller: Reduced Energy Use, Carbon Emissions and Utility Costs
Converting Miami University’s Goggin Ice Center from Steam to Heating Hot Water & HP Chiller: Reduced Energy Use, Carbon Emissions and Utility Costs
Converting Miami University’s Goggin Ice Center from Steam to Heating Hot Water & HP Chiller: Reduced Energy Use, Carbon Emissions and Utility Costs
Converting Miami University’s Goggin Ice Center from Steam to Heating Hot Water & HP Chiller: Reduced Energy Use, Carbon Emissions and Utility Costs
Boston University Online Earth Day 2020
Boston University Online Earth Day 2020
Boston University Online Earth Day 2020
Boston University Online Earth Day 2020
Boston University Online Earth Day 2020
Boston University Online Earth Day 2020
Boston University Online Earth Day 2020
Boston University Online Earth Day 2020
From Weather Wizard to Cloud Man: Sustainability Education & Outreach with a Fun Approach
From Weather Wizard to Cloud Man: Sustainability Education & Outreach with a Fun Approach
From Weather Wizard to Cloud Man: Sustainability Education & Outreach with a Fun Approach
From Weather Wizard to Cloud Man: Sustainability Education & Outreach with a Fun Approach
Solar Energy on Campus (Part II: Solar Purchasing Options and Communicating Renewable Energy Use)
Solar Energy on Campus (Part II: Solar Purchasing Options and Communicating Renewable Energy Use)
Campus-based Climate Resiliency Field Study Program
Campus-based Climate Resiliency Field Study Program
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Climate Change Garden at Cornell University
Cornell Climate Change Demonstration Garden
Cornell Climate Change Demonstration Garden
Cornell Climate Change Demonstration Garden
Cornell Climate Change Demonstration Garden
Bike Share & Employee E-Bike Purchasing
Bike Share & Employee E-Bike Purchasing
Bike Share & Employee E-Bike Purchasing
Bike Share & Employee E-Bike Purchasing
Mohawk College SCI submission 2
Mohawk College SCI submission 2
Mohawk College SCI submission 2
Mohawk College SCI submission 2
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Mohawk College SCI submission 1
Bowdoin College Carbon Foodprint Dinner
Bowdoin College Carbon Foodprint Dinner
Bowdoin College Carbon Foodprint Dinner
Bowdoin College Carbon Foodprint Dinner
Disrupt Climate Injustice Curriculum Disruption
Disrupt Climate Injustice Curriculum Disruption
Disrupt Climate Injustice Curriculum Disruption
Disrupt Climate Injustice Curriculum Disruption
Sustainable CT Voluntary Certification Program -
Sustainable CT Voluntary Certification Program -
Sustainable CT Voluntary Certification Program -
Sustainable CT Voluntary Certification Program -
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
The Pyramid of Action: A Multifaceted Approach For Deeper Engagement
Thompson Rivers University Bikeshare and Employee E-bike Purchase Program
Thompson Rivers University Bikeshare and Employee E-bike Purchase Program
Thompson Rivers University Bikeshare and Employee E-bike Purchase Program
Thompson Rivers University Bikeshare and Employee E-bike Purchase Program
Founder, Students on Sustainability
Founder, Students on Sustainability
University of Vermont Earth Week
University of Vermont Earth Week
Low Carbon Footprint Dinner - Univ. of Oregon
Low Carbon Footprint Dinner - Univ. of Oregon
Greening to campus Landscape
Greening to campus Landscape
Greening to campus Landscape
Greening to campus Landscape
Offsets and RECs: What's the Difference?
Offsets and RECs: What's the Difference?
1 MegaWatt Battery Energy Storage System
1 MegaWatt Battery Energy Storage System
1 MegaWatt Battery Energy Storage System
1 MegaWatt Battery Energy Storage System
Nitrogen Footprint Network Workshop
Nitrogen Footprint Network Workshop
Nitrogen Footprint Network Workshop
Nitrogen Footprint Network Workshop
University of Virginia Renewable Energy
University of Virginia Renewable Energy
Dickinson College Solar Array
Dickinson College Solar Array
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
University of Dayton Energy GPA
Climate Change Commitment Wall
Climate Change Commitment Wall
Paradigm Project
Paradigm Project
Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania
Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania
Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania
Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania
Vassar Groveville Hydro Project
Vassar Groveville Hydro Project
VCU Community-University Urban Forestry Program
VCU Community-University Urban Forestry Program
Delta College Living Wall
Delta College Living Wall
Delta College Living Wall
Delta College Living Wall
Delta College Living Wall
Delta College Living Wall
University of California Irvine's PUMP2PLUG Electric Vehicle Adoption Program
University of California Irvine's PUMP2PLUG Electric Vehicle Adoption Program
American University Achieved Carbon Neutrality Two Years Ahead of 2020 Target
American University Achieved Carbon Neutrality Two Years Ahead of 2020 Target
American University Achieved Carbon Neutrality Two Years Ahead of 2020 Target
American University Achieved Carbon Neutrality Two Years Ahead of 2020 Target

This tab provides access to data collected through AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS enables meaningful comparisons over time and across institutions using a common set of measurements developed with broad participation from the campus sustainability community. Additional content and advanced benchmarking tools will be added to this tab over time.

Programs and Initiatives

The following links connect to specific Content Displays on the STARS website (AASHE membership and log-in required).

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The following link connects to the Score Display on the STARS website (AASHE membership and log-in required).

Air & Climate Partners

Aircuity, Inc.

Newton, MA
Business Affiliate

AMP Green Solutions, LLC

Washington, DC
Business Affiliate
AMP Green Solutions exists to solve the critical sustainability and climate change issues facing our clients, both large and small. We provide a broad range of services and solutions to help organizations facilitate change and achieve their vision.

Center for Resource Solutions | Green-e

San Francisco, CA
Business Affiliate
Green-e® is the only certification for renewable energy and carbon offsets accepted by AASHE STARS, setting quality standards and ensuring purchasers receive full environmental benefits.

CustomerFirst Renewables

Gaithersburg, MD
Business Affiliate
CFR is an innovative, renewable energy advisory firm focused on bringing large-scale solutions directly to clients. CFR solutions typically meet up to 100% of power needs, cost less than brown power, and mitigate price uncertainty.

Energy Strategies

Salt Lake City, UT
Business Affiliate
Helping higher education clients instill confidence in their energy decisions by supplementing their capabilities with our experienced, multi-disciplinary consultancy services

Foam Cycle LLC

Augusta, NJ
Business Affiliate
Foam Cycle is the first patent-pending foam (aka Styrofoam) collection, densifying and recycling system. Our goal is to assist your school in its sustainability goals or to start a Circular Economy Recycling program.

Fovea, LLC

Seattle, WA
Business Affiliate

GridMarket

New York, NY
Business Affiliate
GridMarket is an energy consumer advocate and Distributed Energy Resources project facilitation platform.

Second Nature

Boston, MA
Business Affiliate
Second Nature is committed to accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education.

Soli

Cambridge, MA
Business Affiliate
Soli® is a rewards program that fights climate change – it keeps two pounds of carbon out of the atmosphere for every $1 spent.

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