窪蹋勛圖 achieves STARS Gold rating for sustainability
窪蹋勛圖 has demonstrated its continued commitment to sustainability by earning a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) Gold rating for 2025. This recognition from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) marks the universitys fifth STARS Gold certification since becoming the first university to achieve the honor in 2009, and it keeps 窪蹋勛圖 on track to reach its stated goal of achieving STARS Platinum during the next three-year reporting cycle.
"Achieving STARS Gold for the fifth time is a testament to 窪蹋勛圖's unwavering commitment to sustainability, and it also sheds light on the areas in which we must continue to make progress to achieve our goals, Chancellor Justin Schwartz said. We are dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality as a campus, discovering innovative solutions to some of humanitys most pressing climate threats, and equipping our students to be leaders in creating positive impact around the world.泭
STARS is a comprehensive framework that measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.泭 showcases the university's achievements across five key areas: academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership. With more than 1,200 participants in 52 countries, AASHE's STARS program is the most widely recognized framework for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university's sustainability performance.
This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as 窪蹋勛圖 is one of the first campuses to file under the泭, released in the summer of 2024 after an extensive five-year development process by AASHE. Version 3.0 includes more robust indicators of racial equity and social justice, streamlined performance-based credits and increased global accessibility.
窪蹋勛圖 has set a goal of achieving a STARS Platinum rating by its next submission in 2028. The university plans to use the data and performance metrics from the current report to inform its campus strategy. A gap assessment report will be delivered at the Campus Sustainability Summit in April.
Our community's involvement and student participation in sustainability initiatives are crucial as we strive for continuous improvement and work toward a sustainable future, Schwartz said. We strive to be a global leader in sustainability, and it will take the efforts of all of us to realize our aspirations."
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