Sustainability News

Last year, Colgate measured the lowest greenhouse gas emissions since our first year recording. Learn more about what steps our campus took to get there and what we are continuing to do to reduce emissions.

Kayla Gutheil ‘24 has explored environmental opportunities across Colgate and will leave a legacy highlighting the intersections of agriculture, pollinator conservation, and sustainability throughout upstate New York.

Professor Heather Roller, recently appointed the chair of the Sustainability Council, explores her introduction to sustainability and passion for environmental history.

Assistant Director of Career Development/STEM/Sustainability, Matt Ardaiolo joined Colgate in spring semester 2023 after a long career as a zookeeper.

A new initiative on campus working to recirculate usable goods back to students.

Kelsey Bennett ’22 shares her experiences bringing sustainability into her career as an environmental analyst.

Director of Sustainability, John Pumilio, discusses his experience installing solar panels at his home in Madison County. Not only has the investment paid off in just five years, but also he has confidence in the fact he has no electricity bill and is producing no emissions when he turns the light on.

Colgate offers a wide variety of opportunities for first-year and transfer students to engage with sustainability. First-year, Callie Dahler has taken advantage of all Colgate sustainability has to offer.

For the past 11 years, Johanna Bossard has been a teacher and mentor at Hamilton Central School, empowering students to engage with nature and the environment through her agriculture education classes.

Open Farm Day is a beloved annual event in Madison County featuring local businesses and their farm-fresh products. This year, more than 20 local farms welcomed members of the community so they could learn about farm practices, peruse local goods, and enjoy the natural beauty of upstate New York.