Our campus is a living laboratory for sustainability innovation, progress, and learning. Explore how we are inventing solutions for the future of energy, food, transportation, water, and more.
Legacy of Leadership
Cornell University has a history of sustainability progress and climate change leadership.
See past accomplishments - and plans for the future.
Highlights of Cornell’s sustainability progress and future goal (More milestones). 1985 Energy Conservation Initiative, 2001 Kyoto Protocol Adapted, 2007 First Ivy to commit to carbon neutrality, 2020 STARS platinum rating, 2035 Cornell Achieves Carbon NeutraliLEARN MORE
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
Sustainable Cornell Council Committees
Staff & Student Partners
More Partners
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Learn more about partners working for a carbon neutral and more sustainable campus
Awards & Recognition
PLATINUM
AASHE Sustainability Tracking,
Assessment and Rating System
12th
Coolest School in
Sierra Club's Cool Schools
8th
Greenest college in
in The Princeton Review's Green College Honor Roll
Cornell University is proud to be the top ranking Ivy League institution in national sustainability ratings.
