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Decarbonization Milestone: Tufts Reduces 40% of Energy-Related Emissions on Boston Health Sciences Campus
We are pleased to share that Tufts will immediately reduce energy-related emissions on the Boston health sciences campus by 40% as a result of Tufts’ participation in an aggregated renewable energy purchase. This is a... Read More
UEP Alum Recognized Among Top 10 Women in ESG
UEP Alum ('11) Samantha Harris was recognized by Sustainability Magazine as one of the Top 10 Women in ESG. She is currently the Global Sustainability Lead at Tesla. Read More
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Ignites Campus Climate Conversation
Watch the video recap of the climate writer joining The Fletcher School for a discussion on climate futures. Read More
Tisch Library Helps Publish Climate Research
Dorothy Meaney, Director of Tisch Library, and Jennifer Ferguson, Head of User Experience & Student Success, supported national research on how the flow of information in the modern world impacts college student's attitudes towards climate change. Among the research findings, students... Read More
New Offshore Wind and Civic Engagement Collaboration
A new partnership between the School of Engineering offshore wind energy engineering graduate program and the Tisch College of Civic Life is expanding the understanding of how rapid technological progress can cause profound social change... Read More

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Decarbonization Milestone: Tufts Reduces 40% of Energy-Related Emissions on Boston Health Sciences Campus

UEP Alum Recognized Among Top 10 Women in ESG

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Ignites Campus Climate Conversation

Tisch Library Helps Publish Climate Research

New Offshore Wind and Civic Engagement Collaboration

University Sustainability Planning

As an institution of higher education, Tufts provides transformative experiences for students and faculty to generate bold ideas, innovate in the face of complex challenges, and distinguish themselves as active citizens of the world, which includes creating a just and sustainable future for all. The Tufts Sustainability Council made up of faculty, students, and staff with in-depth experience and expertise in climate change and sustainability, helps Tufts select effective, impactful strategies to follow through on its imperative to confront climate change and create a just and sustainable campus environment.

Read about university sustainability planning.

Small Island Nations Have Their Say in Court Nov 25th
Duncan Pickard makes the case that countries party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea must do more to mitigate climate change and its catastrophic impact on oceans
Laura Ferguson
Tufts Joins Pioneering Collaboration to Advance Campus Decarbonization Nov 21st
Consortium for Climate Solutions expands renewable energy generation and reduces Tufts’ carbon emissions
Laura Ferguson
Inaugural Team Science Summit Connects Climate and Health Experts Nov 14th
Lightning talks enabled attendees to maximize knowledge exchange on current projects and capabilities
Dave Nuscher

Office of Sustainability

Decarbonization Milestone: Tufts Reduces 40% of Energy-Related Emissions on Boston Health Sciences Campus

UEP Alum Recognized Among Top 10 Women in ESG

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Ignites Campus Climate Conversation

Tisch Library Helps Publish Climate Research

New Offshore Wind and Civic Engagement Collaboration

Our vision is for Tufts University to become an equitable, thriving community that advances global sustainable development by producing resilient problem solvers and scalable solutions.

To achieve this vision, the Office of Sustainability's mission is to create inspiring, resilient campuses and leaders by linking institutional challenges with education and research.

Recycling At Tufts

Find out how and where to recycle here at Tufts on the Facilities Services' Recycling and Waste Management website. There, you will also find information about our other waste reduction and zero-waste initiatives.

Tufts Eco Map

The Tufts Eco Map illustrates all sustainability-related locations on campus including compost bins, zip cars, bike racks, public transportation stops, electric vehicle charging stations and more!

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Data Dashboard

Explore energy and water use data on all Tufts campuses with this interactive dashboard. Find out where and how energy and water are used, and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with this energy use.

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