In May 2014, the CSU Board of Trustees adopted the first systemwide Sustainability Policy, applying sustainable principles across all areas of university operations. This February 2018 report represents the first CSU-wide assessment of progress toward the goals outlined in the policy.
Read the Report
See how each of the 23 campuses of the California State University is working toward a more sustainable future.
The 29 goals of the CSU Sustainability Policy seek to incorporate sustainability principles into all areas of the university.
Faculty and campus facilities management staff work together to explore solutions to real-world sustainability problems.
The system continues to work toward achieving the nine goals set out in the 2014 CSU Sustainability Policy:
The CSU has already met and exceeded its 2020 goal for reducing greenhouse gas*.
Systemwide energy use continues to decrease. The CSU has installed $128 million in energy efficiency projects since 2005*.
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 March 2018
