Sustainability Ambassadors 

Ambassadors are staff working to create a sustainable campus and culture by implementing programming and initiatives that support Think Big, Live Green. Anyone can join!

How do I join?

Joining is easy!  Simply click on the link below to join the Sustainability Leaders Network listserv, which will give you access to upcoming events, opportunities, and networking.  This is an open listserv - please use this to share your own ideas, questions, or support requests.

What does an Ambassador do?

Sustainability Ambassadors help to create a culture of sustainability where they work by supporting key programming and campaigns for a more sustainable campus and community. Ambassadors support Think Big, Live Green is a structured set of campaigns to encourage thoughtful decisions about environmental impact, and actions to built healthier communities and was designed using community-based social marketing principles. 

Campaigns are designed to help Cornell achieve carbon neutrality, sustainability goals, and to support the creation of responsible, diverse, and inclusive environments. Key activities include:

• Creating a culture of sustainability where they work 

• Creating programs to support Cornell's annual Sustainability Events:

  • Energy Smackdown

  • Winter & Spring Energy Setbacks

  • Recyclemania

  • Sustainability Month

• Recognizing sustainability leadership with awards

• Implementing Think Big, Live Green (TBLG)

• Networking through the Sustainability Leaders Network listserv

• Participating in the annual Green Team Summit