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Live, lead, and learn. Everyone plays a role in creating a sustainable campus, community and world. Get started on the path to sustainability with these tools.

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Energy Smackdown is here!

Energy Smackdown is Cornell’s annual, 6-week friendly competition to reduce our energy use and carbon…

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Create a Video - Win a Trip to Denver

Students needed! Create a short video about Cornell's combined heat and power (CHP) plant to win a trip to…

Cornell University Sustainability Awards - Nominate Today

Nominate a person or group for the Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards by…

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Legacy of Leadership

Cornell University has a history of sustainability progress and climate change leadership.
See past accomplishments - and plans for the future.

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Campus Sustainability Partners

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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

Committees & Teams

Staff & Student Partners

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

Awards & Recognition

#8

Princeton Review
Green Honor Roll

GOLD

AASHE Sustainability Tracking,
Assessment and Rating System

TOP 5

Carbon emissions reduction for
campuses over 12 million sq. ft.

AWARD

2018 EPA Leadership in Green
Power Education Winner

Cornell University is proud to be the top ranking Ivy League institution in national sustainability ratings.

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What's Happening Around Campus

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Sep 9

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New council to guide campus sustainability, climate efforts

Cornell Chronicle

The Sustainable Cornell Council (SCC) will direct and coordinate Cornell’s role as an international leader in addressing climate change and promoting sustainability by using the campus as a living laboratory and seeking regional and global partnerships to accelerate impact. The SCC will report to the provost and will provide progress updates to the Cornell community.