Programs
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's updated Climate Action Plan targets a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero carbon by 2050, guided by science, equity and campus-wide collaboration.
Campus energy strategy combines efficiency upgrades, renewable efficiency procurement, solar generation, and a long term transition from steam to a modern hot water heating system.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder leads in sustainable transportation with one of the nation's top campus bus pass programs, robust bike infrastructure, EV charging, and incentives for alternatives to single occupancy vehicles.
Through zero-waste events, composting, a campus surplus store, and the nation's first student-led collegiate recycling program, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder diverts nearly 60% of its waste from the landfill.
Water-efficient landscaping, building retrofits and smart irrigation systems have reduced campus water consumption by more than 30% since 2007, even as enrollment has grown.
With 30 LEED Platinum and Gold certified buildings, living roofs, pollinator habitats and smart building technology, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder uses its physical campus as a living laboratory for sustainability.
Campus dining programs prioritize local and sustainable sourcing, food waste reduction, composting partnerships, and student garden programs that connect community and food systems.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's sustainable procurement policies embed environmental and social crfiteria into purchasing decisions campus-wide - from office supplies and lab equipment to construction materials and services.