Columbia University has established Sustainable Columbia as its centralized campus sustainability initiative through the Office of Sustainability. The university is committed to sustainable development across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Columbia offers 24 environmental degrees, a sustainable development major, and a sustainability master's program through its School of Continuing Studies. The institution supports research and innovation in sustainability and climate action through multiple centers and initiatives.
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Columbia University Sustainability Actions
Columbia University Sustainability Commitments
2030
Plan 2030 sustainability goals
Plan 2030 is a ten-year strategic plan that outlines aggressive sustainability goals grounded in climate science for Columbia's operations and campus sustainability.
2050
Net zero emissions target
Columbia has set a unifying goal for all campuses to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with science-based targets to guide progress.
