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The new Spear House parking lot may look mostly the same as before, but massive stormwater storage chambers and other improvements make this project a substantial investment in sustainable infrastructure at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

As a signatory of the Second Nature Climate Commitment, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has pledged ongoing determination in its work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus and to plan for a more sustainable future.

The Town and Village of Hamilton have officially been certified as Climate Smart Communities.

Award-winning journalist Ann Curry visited 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to discuss climate change and her career.

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community comes together each year to celebrate sustainability during 13 Days of Green. This 51³Ô¹ÏÍø tradition, with programs leading up to Earth Day, highlights local and global sustainability challenges and initiatives, and demonstrates what individuals can do to inspire change.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s newest building, Benton Hall, is now its first to earn LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø is proud to announce its investment in several impactful carbon offset projects to mitigate remaining University emissions for air and automotive travel, and energy consumption related to buildings.

In 2019, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will become the first University in New York State to achieve carbon neutrality. 

On November 7–8, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø became the first private institution to host the annual State of New York Sustainability Conference. More than 300 sustainability officers, professors, industry experts, and students from across New York State came to campus to discuss climate action, renewable energy, waste reduction, and fostering sustainable behavior. The conference was organized by the […]

On this day 10 years ago, former 51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Rebecca Chopp signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, marking the beginning of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s formal pledge to reach carbon neutrality. The university remains committed to this goal and will achieve carbon neutrality in 2019, our Bicentennial year. November 7–9, 2018, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will host the […]