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Sustainability

Sustainability

​Earth Month 2023

April 22 is Earth Day. Celebrating CSUs leadership in climate action and our path to carbon neutrality.
Find out about what our campuses are doing to reduce our carbon footprint.

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Commitment to Sustainability

See how each of the 23 campuses of the California State University is working toward a more sustainable future.

Progress Toward Sustainability Goals

The system continues to work toward achieving the nine goals set out in the CSU Sustainability Policy:

​Greenhouse Gas Emissions

 

The CSU has already met and exceeded its 2020 goal for reducing greenhouse gas*.​​

​​Ener​​gy Efficiency

Systemwide energy use continues to decrease. The CSU has installed ​$128 million in energy efficiency projects since 2005*.​

Water Conservation

 

The CSU has already met the 2016 water conservation goal of reducing use by 10% and is on track to meet the 2020 goal of 20%*.​​

 

*Updated Summer 2022, COVID-19 response may have impacted data accuracy and completeness.​


For more information on systemwide achievements, goals, and strategies for sustainable campus operations,
please visit our Capital Planning, Design, and Construction website.