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Campus Sustainability News

News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.

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Students unplugging  an appliance

Unplug and power down your space before winter break

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Join us in a call to action as becomes Cornell’s first Climate Action Month, featuring speakers, actions, tours, and community-building.

Students walking toward Duffield Hall

Duffield's upgraded humidification, heat recovery, and airflow systems, implemented through an Energy Conservation Initiative (ECI) project is on track to achieve an 11% reduction in carbon emissions from the 2022 baseline.

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Interested in hosting an event focused on climate change? Cornell's first annual Climate Action Month will take place this November, a call to action on climate change featuring summits, seminars, films, workshops, expos, and more. 

Cornell Clock Tower

The Sustainable Cornell Summit brings together the campus community for networking and learning opportunities.  All Cornell community members are welcome to participate! Deadline to register December 2nd.

Student Staff

Join us Oct 20th 10am-3:30pm for the Sustainability Leadership Summit, Register by Oct11th. Lunch provided.

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Compete in Cornell’s Sustainability ‘Goosechase’ Scavenger Hunt! Competition Runs September 1st - September 8th. Open to all Cornell students and employees.

Olin Hall

Olin Hall's Heat Recovery Project significantly enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability by replacing 39 individual lab exhaust fans with a centralized heat recovery unit installed on the roof, reducing energy consumption by 8% and improving the building's overall environmental impact.

2023 President's Awards for Employee Excellence

The President's "Culture of Sustainability"  Award honors the importance of sustainability stewardship, culture, and contributions by employees. 

Student Sustainability Awards and green tassels

Join us for the annual Student Sustainability Awards Gala at Cornell University to recognize the outstanding students and organizations making sustainable change happen right here on campus and beyond. Learn more. Nominate by April 17th, RSVP by May 6th.