Sustainability
Ohio State’s sustainability efforts are expansive and diverse. Sustainability means creating a campus that is timeless, maintainable and flexible; incorporating responsible use of fiscal, environmental and human resources; and having minimal environmental impact.
University Sustainability Efforts | University Sustainability Goals
RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Ohio State is a recognized leader in development durable solutions to the pressing challenges of sustainability and in evolving a culture of sustainability through collaborative teaching, pioneering research, comprehensive outreach, and innovative practices and policies.
FOD’s Energy Service and Sustainability is committed to supporting and implementing the multiple resources stewardship goals below.
ACHIEVE CARBON
NEUTRALITY
REDUCE FLEET CARBON FOOTPRINT
INCREASE BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
INCREASE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
REDUCE POTABLE WATER CONSUMPTION
ACHIEVE ZERO WASTE
RESOURCES
Below are additional resources to learn more about sustainability programs and initiatives at Ohio State.
Green Buckeye Certification OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE Sustainability InstituteWEXNER MEDICAL CENTER
Sustainability News and Updates
The Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC), along with the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP), will contribute to Ohio State's sustainability goals, according to a recent article by The Lantern .
"It's not just one thing in a building... it's a living, breathing structure," said Kristin Poldemann, associate...
America Recycles Day (November 15) is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. It is an opportunity to promote environmental citizenship and take action to increase and improve recycling in America.
Ohio State achieved a record-high landfill...