Sustainability News

The Oak Awards strive to recognize individuals and groups on campus that have made an impact on Colgate’s campus sustainability. This year we had a great group of nominees that all model sustainability across campus and beyond. The winners are incredibly motivated individuals and constantly strive to support and encourage sustainability on campus. We look forward to recognizing them in an awards ceremony next academic year.

2018 marks Colgate’s tenth consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

2017 marks Colgate’s ninth consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

2016 marks Colgate’s eighth consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

2015 marks Colgate’s seventh consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

Compared to Colgate’s 2009 baseline inventory, the university decreased its emissions by 3,841 MTeCO2, or by 22 percent

Etiquette and tips for using the ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station on Colgate's campus.

Compared to Colgate’s 2009 baseline inventory, the university decreased its emissions by 3,512 MTeCO2, or by 20.2 percent.

Compared to Colgate’s 2009 baseline inventory, the university decreased its emissions by 3,536 tons, or by 20.4 percent.

Colgate’s 2011 gross emissions were 5.63 tons per full-time student and 7.02 tons per 1,000 square-feet of building space.