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About People.Power.Planet

We all know taking care of our environment is important. People.Power.Planet helps you take action and create a positive impact on our planet. It shows you real ways to change your behaviors across our campus to save energy, cut waste, and achieve more significant efficiency. It rewards you with points and recognition for doing your part, and lets you have fun challenging others to join you. See who’s really committed to the cause while you help reach our sustainability goals.

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A Message from the President

The Colorado School of Mines takes a multifaceted and committed approach to sustainability, from energy and water conservation in our buildings on campus, to sustainability related student activities and coursework. People.Power.Planet helps bring it all together.

– Paul C. Johnson

Campus Progress

Carbon Reduction

44,344

metric tons of CO₂ reduced at Mines

Goal: 4,658 tC0₂

Metric tons of carbon reduction

Carbon Impact

44,344Metric tons of CO2 saved since July 2018

equal to

	10,422	acres of new trees planted
	7,888	cars removed from the road
	6,095	homes removed from the grid

Equivalent environmental impact of the total metric tons of carbon reduced

Energy Costs

Current energy costs compared to the same period during the base year