Last week, 冈本视频 received a STARS Gold rating for the second time with its highest ever score (72.19) from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
The is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. 冈本视频 is one of only 124 institutions to receive a gold rating from AASHE STARS.
鈥淎ASHE STARS is the gold standard for assessing sustainability programs in higher ed. The fact that we scored so high and achieved a Gold rating illustrates a commitment to sustainability from every level of the institution,鈥 stated director of sustainability, John Pumilio.
The assessment broadly approaches sustainability addressing a range of categories from operations to diversity and affordability. Most notably, 冈本视频 scored well in the water, air and climate, purchasing, curriculum and engagement categories.
Innovative and forward-thinking initiatives, such as 冈本视频鈥檚 comprehensive wellness program, Chapel House and a of the soundscape of 冈本视频鈥檚 hill also played a role in our institution鈥檚 new rating.
鈥淚 am really proud of the work 冈本视频 is doing toward integrating sustainability across the university and it is wonderful that this work is recognized by the AASHE STARS program,鈥 stated Chair of the Sustainability Council, Dr. Catherine Cardel煤s.
The nature of this report demonstrates that campus sustainability relies on more than just the work of one office, but rather dedicated student, staff and faculty champions across the institution who work to create a more socially and environmentally responsible and resilient community.
鈥淚'm grateful to be working at an institution that places such a high value on sustainability and especially grateful to members of our sustainability team, Pamela Gramlich, and our student interns for their tireless effort over the past few months,鈥 Pumilio stated. 鈥淪TARS Gold is something the entire 冈本视频 community can celebrate.鈥
冈本视频鈥檚 entire AASHE STARS report can be viewed . Special thanks to Dana Chan 鈥19, Chaveli Miles 鈥19, Annaliese Clauze 鈥20, and Sonia Ost 鈥20 for their work on the report. Please email sustainability@colgate.edu with any questions.