Resources
American College and University Presidents' Climate Action Commitment Climate guidance and leadership network in higher education for sustainability
APPA Association of professionals in educational facilities management
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education STARS Self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure sustainability performance
Big Ten and Friends Environmental Group Collaboration of universities working together to identify and plan for long-term issues of environmental stewardship
CarbonMAP Tool for tracking, analyzing, and reducing your campus's contribution to climate change
eGRID Comprehensive source of data on the environmental characteristics of almost all electric power generated in the US
ENERGY STAR Promotes energy efficiency in products, homes, and buildings nationwide
Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Provides resources for graduate students and fellow recommendations to support campus sustainability initiatives
EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator Carbon accounting resource for students to document their own carbon footprint
EPA Food Recovery Challenge Program for organizations to pledge to improve their sustainable food management practices and report their results
Green Gigawatt Partnership Assists colleges and universities in sourcing large-scale renewable energy and power purchase agreements
Green Power Partnership EPA program to increase use of green power and reduce environmental impacts of conventional electricity
Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Network of higher education institutions from the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Focuses on creative solutions and innovations to today's energy challenges
Net Impact A community of students and young professionals interested in environmentalism and sustainability
Real Food Calculator Tool for tracking institutional food purchases over time
Real Food Challenge Works with youth and universities to create a healthy, fair, and green food system
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Resource for sustainable sourcing and procurement of products
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Accounting tool for campuses (as well as other businesses) to understand, quantify, and manage GHG emissions
The Journal of Sustainability Education Academic journal focused on sustainability within formal and non-formal educational contexts
US Department of Energy Addresses energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through science and technology solutions
US Environmental Protection Agency Focuses on protecting human health and the environment
US Green Building Council Focuses on improving the way buildings are designed, constructed, and operated
World Resources Institute Global research organization focused on environment, economics, and human well-being