Coordination & Planning
Introduction
Staff and other resources help an institution organize, implement, and publicize sustainability initiatives. These resources provide the infrastructure that fosters sustainability within an institution. Sustainability planning affords an institution the opportunity to clarify its vision of a sustainable future, establish priorities and help guide budgeting and decision making.
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Next Generation of Higher Ed Climate Action: A Presentation and Discussion with Second Nature
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
- Second Nature (MA)
Since 2006, Second Nature has been the organization facilitating appropriate guidance for climate action in the higher education sector. The Climate Leadership Commitments and the network of schools implementing this …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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A Zero-Carbon Campus For ALL
- Mt. San Antonio College (CA)
Collaboration between all campus units-- from governance to instruction to facilities and beyond-- is key to achieving a climate justice-centric campus. Mt. San Antonio Community College (Mt. SAC) strives to …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Deep Decarbonization: Insights, Strategies, and Collaborative Solutions
- Tufts University (MA)
- University of Oregon (OR)
- AASHE (MA)
- Edison International (DC)
This engaging session features a conversation with a panel of representatives from leading campuses who will share insights into their unique approaches to decarbonization initiatives. The panel, moderated by Aurora …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Next Generation Climate Goal Leadership and Offset Strategy
- Harvard University (MA)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
- Stanford University (CA)
- University of California, Office of the President (CA)
- University of Michigan (MI)
Join senior sustainability leaders to explore how leadership in climate goals and offset strategies have evolved over time, and take part in defining what leadership and transparency around this looks …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Binghamton 2 Degrees: Building Community Resilience Through Collaborative Action
- Binghamton University (NY)
Binghamton 2 Degrees is a transformative initiative uniting Binghamton University and the greater Binghamton community to envision a resilient future under the looming threat of two degrees of warming. Through …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Fault Detection and Diagnostics at California State University, Northridge
- California State University, Northridge (CA)
- Siemens Industry, Inc. (IL)
This project has enhanced CSUN's understanding and management of its building mechanical systems, fostering collaboration among building controls specialists, HVAC mechanics, and sustainability staff. The Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Tackling Scope 3 Emissions at CSUN – A Commitment to Comprehensive GHG Reporting
- California State University, Northridge (CA)
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) has taken strides in addressing Scope 3 transportation emissions as part of its sustainability and climate action initiatives over the past seven years. This encompasses …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Case Study Title: Drexel University Organic Land Care
- Drexel University (PA)
- Re:wild Your Campus (TX)
In 2022, students at Drexel launched a bold campaign advocating for organic land care on their campus. After countless meetings with campus staff, their hard work paid off. In 2023, …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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University of Wisconsin- Madison Organic Land Management Pilot Project
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- Re:wild Your Campus (TX)
In the fall of 2022, students at UW-Madison were selected to participate in the Re:wild Your Campus Fellowship, and began advocating for an end to the use of synthetic pesticides …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Leading the way: Developing a new approach to sustainability education for the college sector
- Mohawk College (ON)
- Students Organising For Sustainability (SOS-UK)
Mohawk College has a track record of innovation and leadership in the college sector in Canada and globally. Over the past two years they have led the way in developing …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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The 10-Year Challenge (IE University)
- Instituto de Empresa SL
The 10-Year Challenge is a transformative initiative launched by the IE University Sustainability Office in 2020. Its primary aim is to address sustainability challenges annually by focusing on a specific …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Northeastern's Climate Justice Action Plan
- Northeastern University (MA)
Northeastern University’s Climate Justice Action Plan (CJAP) is a comprehensive, forward-thinking initiative designed to integrate climate justice principles into the institution’s sustainability framework. At the heart of this plan is …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Sustainability Vision 2036: an Inclusive Process for Strategic Planning
- Emory University (GA)
Since Emory adopted sustainability as a guiding principle in its 2005 Strategic Plan, the enterprise has published two Sustainability Vision and Strategic Plans. These documents have guided Emory through two …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Sorting it Out: A People-Centered Perspective on a Stadium Zero Waste Program
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte (NC)
In 2022, the Office of Sustainability at UNC Charlotte took responsibility for an existing football stadium zero waste program. This shift in leadership, along with other changes to equipment, supplies, …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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IE University’s Sustainability Week
- Instituto de Empresa SL
Each year, the entire IE University community comes together to celebrate one of our most impactful flagship events – the Sustainability Week. This student-led initiative is driven by a collaborative …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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SUNY Student Assembly’s Sustainability Town Hall
- University at Albany (NY)
- University at Buffalo (NY)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
- State University of New York System Office (NY)
On September 24th, 2024, I, Eden Gardner, hosted a virtual sustainability town hall on behalf of the SUNY Student Assembly, in coordination with the SUNY Office of Sustainability, and the …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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System-wide STARS completion for Tecnológico de Monterrey
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Monterrey (Nuevo Leon)
Tecnológico de Monterrey is a private, non-profit, independent institution with no political and religious affiliations. The work of Tecnológico de Monterrey and all its campuses is supported by civil associations …
- Posted Jan. 22, 2025
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Green For Good
- Nanyang Technological University
The Green For Good is the flagship initiative of Earthlink NTU, one of the largest student-led sustainability group in Singapore. Held in Nanyang Technological University Singapore, the one-month long sustainability …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2025
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2024 Sustainable Campus Index
- AASHE (MA)
The 2024 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities by country, institution type, and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating …
- Posted Nov. 14, 2024
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The Power of Collaboration in the Path to STARS Gold and Beyond, With Insights on STARS 3.0
- University of Southern California (CA)
- University of Virginia (VA)
- AASHE (MA)
In this webinar, we highlight how the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Virginia (UVA) conducted STARS report peer-reviews, and we detail the processes by which we …
- Posted Oct. 24, 2024
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Environmental Institute 2023-2024 Annual Report
- University of Virginia (VA)
The 2023-2024 academic year was a remarkable one for UVA's Environmental Institute. The EI funded 42 faculty during the year and, since its inception, has engaged 160 faculty from 11 …
- Posted Oct. 22, 2024
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Committed to Sustainability
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Campus Undergoes Study to Measure Effort
By Pamela McLaren
Last year, Cal State Fullerton committed to developing a campus more focused on sustainability in its operations, outlook and curriculum. Following …
- Posted Oct. 10, 2024
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Is Carbon Neutrality Hiding the Real Leaders in Campus Decarbonization?
- Smith College (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
The most important number in climate policy is zero – we need to cut emissions as quickly as possible to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Over 600 U.S. …
- Posted Oct. 10, 2024
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UVA Sustainability Annual Report
- University of Virginia (VA)
This report covers 2023-2024.
- Posted Sept. 18, 2024
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Webinar: Using Organizational Behavior Change Principles to Amplify Sustainability in Higher Ed
- Macalester College (MN)
- University of St. Thomas (MN)
- AASHE (MA)
Institutions of Higher Education (HEIs) are critical for a sustainability transformation given their role developing innovations and preparing future citizens and leaders. Yet, efforts to mobilize sustainable change in HEIs …
- Posted Aug. 29, 2024
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Sustainability Engagement Tracking for STARS 3.0
- Santa Clara University (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
In anticipation of changes to Campus Engagement credits in STARS 3.0, Santa Clara University’s Center for Sustainability pivoted our methods of tracking participation in sustainability activities from “tallying attendance” to …
- Posted Aug. 22, 2024
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Texas A&M Athletics Sustainability Master Plan Core Team
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Members of the Athletics Sustainability Master Plan gather at the Annual Sustainability Breakfast. L-R (Rebekah Parkhill, Kelly Wellman, David Taylor, Lauren Lichterman, Scot Obergefell)
- Posted Aug. 19, 2024
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Creating A Stronger, Sustainable Campus
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
President Gordon Signs Talloires Declaration, Presidents Climate Commitment
By Pamela McLaren
President Milton A. Gordon has joined university presidents around the world in signing the Talloires Declaration, a statement of …
- Posted July 31, 2024
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AI-based controller
- Cornell University (NY)
Part of Cornell’s Radical Collaboration on Solutions for Sustainability includes is Guided by faculty task forces, Cornell is investing in ten strategic discipline areas one of which is artificial intelligence. …
- Posted July 31, 2024
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Nova Scotia Community College: Photos for SCI 2024
- Nova Scotia Community College (NS)
The Nova Scotia Community College has been selected to be featured in the 2024 SCI. Photos have been requested to be submitted showcasing Associate institution's overall, Waste impact area, and …
- Posted July 29, 2024
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Sustainability Council at OSU
- Oregon State University (OR)
Images featuring Sustainability Council members at OSU working together to plan student facing opportunities.
- Posted July 29, 2024
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Top Performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI)
- University of Toronto Mississauga (ON)
SCI 2024
- Posted July 25, 2024
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SCI Top Performer - University of Oregon Heating Transition Taskforce
- University of Oregon (OR)
Thermal Systems Transition Study Task Force The UO Thermal Systems Task Force was responsible for reviewing the UO’s thermal heating infrastructure and recommending how best to reduce the system’s greenhouse …
- Posted July 24, 2024
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The McGill Community Consults on the Next Climate & Sustainability Strategy
- McGill University (QC)
In Feb. 2024, the McGill Office of Sustainability brought together various faculty, staff, and students from the McGill community to discuss their vision for the the Climate & Sustainability Strategy …
- Posted July 23, 2024
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McGill Celebrates its STARS Platinum Rating
- McGill University (QC)
The McCall MacBain Arts building lit in green in order to celebrate McGill University's achievement of a Platinum STARS rating in March 2024. Thanks to the efforts of the McGill …
- Posted July 23, 2024
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McGill University Biodiversity Festival 2023
- McGill University (QC)
McGill’s first Biodiversity Plan was launched in Sept. 2023, with a celebrations held on the downtown and Macdonald campuses, as well as the Gault Nature Reserve. The Biodiversity Festival featured …
- Posted July 23, 2024
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Bigelow Boulevard Bioswales at University of Pittsburgh
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
Completed in 2020, the University of Pittsburgh’s transformation of Bigelow Boulevard (which runs through the heart of campus) features a series of rain gardens known as the Bigelow Bioswales. These …
- Posted July 22, 2024
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American University students choose stickers to personalize water bottles during orientation.
- American University (DC)
Incoming students at American University select stickers to personalize the AU-branded reusable water bottles they received during orientation. The Office of Sustainability worked with the Office of New Student & …
- Posted July 15, 2024
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ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY AY 2022–2023
- City University of New York, Brooklyn College (NY)
Brooklyn College is committed to building a culture of sustainability across campus. We aim to reduce our environmental impact through engagement, education, and research initiatives. Our efforts continue guided by …
- Posted June 17, 2024
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Partnering for Progress 2023 Sustainability Report
- University of Melbourne (Victoria)
Partnering for Progress is the second report against the ambitious targets outlined in the Sustainability Plan 2030 (SP2030). This plan underpins the aspirations outlined in Advancing Melbourne, guiding sustainable delivery …
- Posted June 17, 2024
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Webinar: Implementing Sustainability Literacy and Culture Assessments for AASHE STARS
- George Mason University (VA)
- AASHE (MA)
If you’re seeking ways to pursue or enhance your STARS AC-6 and EN-6 assessments related to sustainability literacy and culture, we invite you to attend an upcoming presentation and discussion …
- Posted May 23, 2024
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Working Toward a Clean Energy Future: CSUF Presents Second Energy and Sustainability Summit
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
As Orange County works toward its climate goals, Cal State Fullerton is committed to advancing clean energy for the future, providing students with hands-on research opportunities and partnering with local …
- Posted May 9, 2024
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Community Clean Up on Houbolt Road
- Joliet Junior College (IL)
Joliet Junior College had a clean up on the road outside of the school. We invited 15 different businesses along the road and had 5 sign up, including a visit …
- Posted May 6, 2024
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Romeoville Repair Cafe at Joliet Junior College
- Joliet Junior College (IL)
Joliet Junior College is a registered international Repair Cafe! We had our first Repair Cafe of the year and our on April 13th, we had our very first one for …
- Posted May 6, 2024
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KAUST SDG Highlight Report 2023
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Makkah)
KAUST proudly presents its latest SDG Highlight Report, offering a snapshot of the institution's targeted efforts and successes over 2023 in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Posted May 6, 2024
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Rice University Earth Month Kick-Off Festival 2024
- Rice University (TX)
Rice University's Office of Sustainability hosted an Earth Month Kick-Off Festival in the Rice Memorial Center. The event featured over 20 campus and community organizations and drew over 150 attendees. …
- Posted May 6, 2024
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USC Sustainability Town Hall
- University of Southern California (CA)
Students gather in the USC Sustainability Hub to hear from a panel of speakers provide updates on campus sustainability efforts.
- Posted April 30, 2024
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PCC Earth Week 2024
- Portland Community College (OR)
We celebrated Earth Week at Portland Community College (PCC) with over 30 events throughout the week! We hosted tours and planting parties in our on-campus Learning Gardens, upcycling workshops in …
- Posted April 30, 2024
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Beat the Hell Outta (BTHO) Climate Change
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Texas A&M University students learn from over 20 campus and community organizations at a Campus Earth Day event in Rudder Plaza to earn a BTHO Climate Change t-shirt.
- Posted April 23, 2024
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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.
All responses reference content from reports under the latest version of STARS, version 2.2. AASHE membership and log-in is required.
PA 1: Sustainability Coordination
- Description of the sustainability committee(s)
- Description of the sustainability office(s)
- Description of activities and accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years
- First sustainability position (upload)
- First sustainability position (text)
- Second sustainability position (upload)
- Second sustainability position (text)
- Third sustainability position (upload)
- Third sustainability position (text)
- Website URL - Sustainability Coordination
PA 2: Sustainability Coordination
- Published measurable objectives - Academics
- Published measurable objectives - Engagement
- Published measurable objectives - Operations
- Published measurable objectives - Planning & Administration
- Website URL - Highest Guiding Strategic Plan
- Sustainability plan (upload)
- Sustainability plan (website URL)
- Website URL - Sustainability planning
PA 3: Sustainability Coordination
- Description of participatory or shared governance bodies
- Percent of official members of the highest governing body that are women
- Website URL - Institution’s highest level governing body
- Description of campus-community council or equivalent body that gives external stakeholders a regular voice in institutional decisions
- Website URL - Institutional governance body
PA 4: Reporting Assurance
Additional analysis on scores and quantitative fields can be conducted using the STARS Benchmarking Tool.