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News & Opportunities

Power Down for Winter Energy Setback

Unplug and power down your space before winter break. Learn more

Mobile battery system to provide campus with clean power

Cornell University is piloting a mobile battery system to replace diesel… Learn more

Sustainable Cornell Summit is December 8th

The Sustainable Cornell Summit brings together the campus community for… Learn more

Happening Around Cornell

2025 Sustainable Cornell Summit

Conference/Workshop

Mon, Dec 8, 2025 8:30am

Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA) Seminar Series: Developing frameworks for agricultural data aggregation that incorporate both utility and ethics - Sara Emery

Seminar

Mon, Dec 8, 2025 12:00pm

Teaching about Climate Change: Art, Action, and Reflection

Conference/Workshop

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 1:00pm

Resources

Sustainability Dashboard

Sustainable Event Planning

Energy Conservation Metrics

Explore Our Work

Carbon Neutral Campus

Advance campus carbon neutrality through implementation of the Climate Action Plan

Campus Operations

Advance initiatives for a model sustainable campus that support climate resilience and human and planetary health

Education & Engagement

Cultivate literacy and a culture of sustainability responsibility that catalyzes participation across the campus community

Sustainability Within Reach

Cornell’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in our Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System (STARS) Platinum rating, demonstrating leadership in operations, academics, and engagement.

100%

of grounds are managed with sustainable practices
>50%

of employees participate in sustainability professional development & training
40+

of living laboratory projects & learning initiatives support 6,000+ students each year
20%

of campus electricity needs are met by renewable energy

Cornell Sustainability Through the Years

Our campus is a living laboratory for sustainability innovation, and progress.

Explore the History of Sustainability at Cornell

Quick Facts

Cornell holds a STARS Platinum rating.
All incoming students take a sustainability literacy course, Mission Sustainability.
The President’s Culture of Sustainability Award recognizes a Cornell employee each year for outstanding sustainability contributions and leadership.
The Sustainability Map  features  300+ points of interest from bike parking to reuse stations.
Sustainability is in every employee's job description.

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Campus Sustainability Partners

Sustainability at Cornell

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Cornell University is committed to inventing and demonstrating cutting-edge sustainability solutions, starting with our own campus and community. This website details our efforts on campus, our plans, and climate leadership. You can learn more about sustainability research, teaching, and other key partners from these websites.

Research Partners

Sustainable Cornell Council Committees

Staff & Student Partners

More Partners

Learn more about partners working for a carbon neutral and more sustainable campus
Campus & Community Partnerships Page

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