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.

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• Corporations
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