Carbon Footprint
The Ohio State University is committed to proactively addressing the issue of global climate change. In 2008, the university signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), pledging to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. As an element of this commitment, Ohio State shares annual GHG emissions inventories on the ACUPCC website(link is external). These public emissions inventories demonstrate Ohio State’s dedication to the Climate Commitment and transparency.
News
The Ohio State University will seek Board of Trustees approval this week for construction of the Energy Advancement and Innovation Center located within the West Campus Innovation District. The building is centered on finding innovative solutions for energy reduction and will allow researchers to develop, demonstrate...
For the ninth year in a row, The Ohio State University is proud to earn a Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. Ohio State has received the distinction each year since it first applied in 2011. Tree Campus USA, an Arbor Day Foundation program launched in 2008,...
The Ohio State University Columbus campus achieved a gold rating within the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).
Ohio State’s 2019 gold rating is good for three years and places the university among leading national and international colleges and universities, according to the Association for the Advancement of...