Sustainability : Clemson University

Sustainability Week at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Students discussing sustainability at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Trees at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Solid Green event promotiong sustainability at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Participants at Solid Green event promotiong sustainability at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Three students participating the Solid Green event promoting sustainability at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Grand opening of buildings utilizing sustainability measures at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

LEED certified building at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

The relecting pond at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Student researchers in the forest at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Student working in greenhouse at Clemson Univesrity, Clemson, South Carolina

Sustainability

Clemson University's commitment to sustainability is fundamental. It is not something new. It is long-standing, deep and broad. It goes all the way back to our founder and our founding mission.

As an institution, Clemson adopted a Sustainable Building Policy in 2004 and a sustainable Energy Policy in 2008. Clemson had the first LEED-certified public building in South Carolina and has now completed nine LEED-certified projects, with four others in the works. We pledged to reduce overall energy consumption 20% by the year 2020, and to increase energy sourcing from renewable resources by 10% by 2025. Energy use and carbon emissions on campus peaked in 2007, and have since declined even though we've added to the total square footage.

Download your copy of our comprehensive Sustainability Action Plan.

News and Announcements

We need game day recycling volunteers to help out Solid Green! If you or your organization can help out please contact Michelle Faber. Free stuff!

Dr. Leidy Klotz is offering an online class called Sustainable Energy Innovation this fall where students work in groups to come up with collaborative, creative solutions. If you missed it or want to exercise your critical thinking, check out http://essoresearch.org/esso/detail/49 to sign up for the Spring!

Check out the sustainability calendar for more announcements and events!

CU-ICAR partners with S.C. natural gas engine, research company EcoDual
March 6

Sumter schools: Decorate a rain barrel and enter Earth Day competition
February 27

Clemson's Intelligent Farm research aims to help farmers' decision-making
February 26

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