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The Office of Sustainability at Columbia University collaborates with students, faculty and s

The Environmental Stewardship office at Columbia University coordinates and collaborates with students, faculty and staff to reduce the University’s environmental footprint and promote a sustainable culture.

04/22/2026

This we’re pleased to share the latest Progress Report on our sustainability efforts and the continued advancement of Plan 2030.

This past year marks an important moment in Columbia’s journey toward a net zero future. Our work has focused not only on reducing environmental impact, but also on delivering broader benefits: mitigating risk, improving efficiency, and strengthening the University’s long-term resilience.

Meaningful progress depends on collaboration, and we are grateful for the many faculty, students, and staff who continue to contribute to these initiatives. Read the report at the 🔗 in bio.

04/15/2026

It’s and recognized student groups are leading a wide range of sustainability-focused events across campus! We’ve compiled a handful of them on our website, 🔗 in bio. Hope to see you there! 🌍

04/09/2026

“Daniel Allalemdjian has spent a decade helping Columbia move more sustainably. Every year when graduation season rolls around, that means getting behind the wheel, literally.”

Columbia News recently featured Director of Sustainability and Transportation Dan Allalemdjian, detailing his role with the Office of Sustainability as well as his long-time volunteerism driving an ADA-accessible shuttle at Commencement. Read the article at the 🔗 in bio.

03/11/2026

This semester, is advancing key sustainability priorities through two Campus as Lab projects: strengthening Columbia’s ReUse program, and a Columbia-specific GreenLabs case study. Building on ideas from the Office of Sustainability’s Think Tank initiative, the club is helping test and refine solutions to improve material reuse and address laboratory waste streams at Columbia. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.

12/23/2025

As part of their coursework, a Sustainable Development capstone team acted as consultants on a real-world sustainability project for Columbia University’s Office of Sustainability. The group was asked to design a practical, action-based campus engagement program that helps schools and departments advance the goals of Plan 2030. Read more at the 🔗 in bio.

12/18/2025

Over the course of her internship, Julia Widmann played a critical role in projects spanning greenhouse gas accounting, sustainable transportation, and campus-wide waste management, directly supporting the goals of Plan 2030. Read more about Julia's work with the Office of Sustainability at the 🔗 in bio.

12/10/2025

By integrating sustainability metrics with business risk indicators to inform strategic procurement decisions, the Office of Sustainability’s first Columbia Business School intern, Ting-Ting Chou, has set the University on a path to reduce costs and lower its supply chain’s environmental footprint.

As part of Columbia’s robust Campus as Lab (CAL) initiative, the Office of Sustainability hired Chou — currently pursuing an MBA at Columbia Business School with a focus on strategic management and sustainability — to explore how procurement decisions can align more closely with the University’s environmental and financial goals.

Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.

11/24/2025

The Engineering and Energy Management team has been honored with a Bronze Award in the Energy Efficiency category at NRG Energy’s 6th Annual Excellence in Energy Awards, in recognition of the University’s commitment to sustainable operations. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.

11/10/2025

It’s almost time for the next Clean + Go Green: Mark your calendars for November 20 to 21, 2025!

Cleaning your office or living area creates more space for you and can also help the environment. and our partners across campus want to help by making large bins available across the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses for the recycling, reuse, or proper disposal of large, unwanted items. Best of all, Facilities and Operations will separate and recycle your items.

Learn what to bring, what NOT to bring, and more at the 🔗 in bio.

11/05/2025

Join and on Friday, 11/7 at 1:30 p.m. for a fascinating discussion with Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver, co-authors of The Blue Food Cookbook – Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future, facilitated by Sandra Goldmark, the Climate School’s Dean for Impact and Engagement.

🔗 in bio to register.

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