Lake Source Cooling was a bold idea that redefined campus energy use—and 25 years later, it continues to keep Cornell cool through creative, efficient design.

The President's "Culture of Sustainability" Award celebrates staff whose leadership, innovation, and everyday actions advance a thriving culture of sustainability across the university.

Cornell is the only institution with 6 consecutive STARS Platinum ratings in sustainability. 

Join us for the annual Student Sustainability Awards at Cornell University April 28th. Submit your nominations by Sunday, April 18th.

Join the EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup, a nationwide competition where universities go head-to-head in a fitness challenge to fight climate change! Track your workouts on the Climategames app to help fund coral restoration—because every step, swim, and cycle can make a difference

Emily Pape ’26 leads on and off the court, rallying Big Red for a greener future.

Check out the December 10th  Sustainable Cornell Summit 2024  video to find out about Planetary Health, Cornell's exemplar sustainability projects, and ways to take action.

Join us for the annual Student Sustainability Awards Gala at Cornell University to recognize the outstanding students and organizations making sustainable change happen right here on campus and beyond. Learn more. Nominate by April 17th, RSVP by May 6th.

  

Join the Sustainable Cornell Council, Campus Sustainability Office, and Cornell Botanic Gardens for a networking event to discuss campus sustainability. All Cornell community members welcome!. 

The Sustainable Cornell Council provided an update on campus sustainability progress and priorities in a virtual address in February 2024. Watch the accessible recording of this event.