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In this episode of 13, ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s sustainability staff members talk biomass — the primary heat source for the University — and how burning locally sourced wood chips helped ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï on its path to carbon neutrality.

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 ºÚÁϳԹÏ.

As a signatory of the Second Nature Climate Commitment, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï 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 ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï to discuss climate change and her career.

The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï community comes together each year to celebrate sustainability during 13 Days of Green. This ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï 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.

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

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï 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, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï will become the first University in New York State to achieve carbon neutrality. 

On November 7–8, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï 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 […]