Sustainable Event Certification Program
Improve your event sustainability and receive a certification badge for completing concrete steps in food, waste, purchasing, accessibility, and other sustainability metrics. Designed for events large and small, the Sustainable Event Certification program helps create a culture of low-impact event planning at Cornell.
Certify Your Event
Certification is easy, with two options for event organizers. Even if you have been implementing sustainable event practices for years, please consider filling out the self-certification form for your events. Remember, gaining certification for your event helps us track and share outstanding examples with the campus community.
Single or recurring events of any size can be certified.
How to Certify
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Browse the Sustainable Event Guide below for tips on how to improve waste, food, and more at your event
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Need help? Contact us for support before your event
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Ready to certify? Before your event, fill out the Event Certification Form
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After a fast review by the Campus Sustainability Office, receive your certification and badge for use in event advertising to demonstrate your department or club's commitment to sustainability
✓ Event Consultation
I need help with my event
We're here to help. Set up a free 30-minute consultation with the Campus Sustainability Office. Our team will walk you through options for making your event more sustainable. We will automatically certify your event if you choose at least two actions in each category.
✓ Self-Certification
My event is ready to certify
You have taken steps to make your event more sustainable - congratulations! Fill out the certification form to receive an event certification badge. Fill out the form prior to an event to use the badge in advertising, or after an event to help us track progress on campus.
Two Certifications Available
Use the certification guide to select your sustainable event choices, then apply here for certification.

Sustainable Event Certification
Event implements five or more actions from any category

Platinum Event Certification
Event implements ten or more actions from any category
Event Planning Resources
Sustainable Event Guide
Download a PDF checklist with suggested event actions
and resource links to help you plan your sustainable event.
Sustainable Catering & Vendor List
Database with recommendations for
local sustainable food and catering providers.
Sustainable Event Guide
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