Columbia’s Path to Net Zero
Plan 2030 is a ten-year strategic plan that outlines aggressive sustainability goals, grounded in climate science, for Columbia’s New York campuses to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The plan uses the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to establish principles and measurable targets that will help ensure Columbia will achieve this goal.
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Columbia University AASHE STARS Assessment – Request for Collaboration and Participation
This message was sent via email on July 6, 2026 on behalf of David M. Greenberg, Executive Vice President of Facilities and Operations, and Dean Alexis Abramson of the Climate School.
Columbia University Awarded LEED Gold for Li Lu Law Library
Columbia University continued its momentum of sustainable construction with the Li Lu Law Library in Jerome L. Greene Hall, which received LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Office of Sustainability Welcomes New Intern Focused on Sustainable Procurement and Responsible Materials Management
As part of its Campus as Lab (CAL) initiative, the Office of Sustainability is pleased to welcome Kiran Siddique as a summer intern supporting sustainable procurement and responsible materials management initiatives.