Hidden beneath Cornell’s campus, a vast energy system powers the university. A major upgrade is now slashing emissions and advancing Cornell’s net-zero goal.

 As climate impacts accelerate, the urgency to decarbonize grows. In 2025, we reflect on Cornell's energy transition, with its unique challenges and opportunities.

Cornell researchers launch CAPTURE-Lab to advance carbon capture technologies, aiming to combat climate change with more efficient, cost-effective solutions.

Check out the December 10th  Sustainable Cornell Summit 2024  video to find out about Planetary Health, Cornell's exemplar sustainability projects, and ways to take action.

Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Winter 2018

Sustainability Life Recipe Series

Unplug and power down your space before winter break

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

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.

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. 

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.