Cornell is a global leader in sustainability and climate change research, teaching and engagement. Our campuses are living laboratories for developing, testing and implementing solutions that address these most challenging issues.
Cornell earns fourth platinum sustainability rating
For four years in a row, Cornell has earned a platinum sustainability rating—the top status—from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the international group that tracks environmental stewardship for more than 1,000 college campuses.
Commitment to Sustainability
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91%of departments are engaged in sustainability-focused research
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3,921tons of campus food and agricultural waste are composted each year
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28Green Buildings on Campus
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85%of students use sustainable transportation to commute to and across campus
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40+Student-founded sustainability clubs
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117majors, minors, and concentrations focused on sustainability
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#1Ivy League institution in sustainability ratings
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>50%Reduction in carbon emissions from the 2008 baseline
Research and engagement
Thought Leaders in Sustainability
Sustainability and social justice
Linda Shi studies how to plan for urban climate adaptation in ways that improve environmental sustainability and social justice.
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Disasters and geospatial analysis
Alistair Hayden aims to help communities increase their disaster preparedness and resilience using geospatial analysis.
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Science fiction and the environment
Anindita Banerjee focuses on science fiction and technocultural studies, environmental humanities and migration studies.
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Labor and Climate
Lara Skinner is an expert on labor and employment issues related to sustainability, climate protection and clean energy.
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Sustainability, Law and Policy
Sara Bronin examines how law and policy can foster more equitable, sustainable, well-designed and connected places.
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agricultural sustainability
Ariel Ortiz-Bobea is an expert on how to promote environmental sustainability at the local level.
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SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Fengqi You focuses on developing models and tools for smart manufacturing, digital agriculture, energy systems and sustainability.
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MARINE ECOLOGY
Drew Harvell studies the sustainability of marine ecosystems and the impacts of climate and ocean change.
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ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Max Zhang studies sustainable energy systems and the effects of nanoparticle pollution on air quality and climate change.
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Our campuses are living laboratories for sustainability and climate change research.