Sustainability Reporting

University Benchmarking

Tufts University participates in a comprehensive sustainability rating system for colleges and universities that addresses the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

After receiving three silver ratings since 2011, we are proud to share that Tufts achieved a gold rating in November 2022.

Access all of Tufts’ STARS assessments here.

Annual Sustainability Reports

FYs 2021 & 2022 | FYs 2019 & 2020 | FY 2019 GHG Emissions | FYs 2017 & 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 | FY 2014 | FY 2013

Tufts publishes annual reports highlighting sustainability initiatives and achievements for each Fiscal Year (FY). Reports include both qualitative and quantitative data such as notable areas of progress toward related goals and objectives, energy-use graphs, and upcoming projects.

This progress report includes sustainability accomplishments from FY21 and FY22. View the full report (PDF).

This progress report includes sustainability accomplishments from FY19 and FY20. View the full report (PDF).

This University Report Card contains greenhouse gas emissions data from all Tufts campuses for FY 2019. Download the full report (PDF)

This progress report combines objectives and accomplishments from FY 17 and FY 18 Download the full report (PDF)

View the report online or download the full report (PDF). The FY 2016 report highlights the Tufts Dining Centers, which were the first food providers in Medford and Somerville to receive the Green Restaurant Certification and Tufts was the first university to certify all of its dining centers.

The FY 2015 report features a special summary of the 2015 AASHE STARS submission. Download the full report (PDF)

Download the full report (PDF)