What You Can Do

Vassar College has numerous green initiatives that engage students in sustainability initiatives, reduce the environmental impact of the college’s operations, and work toward a carbon-neutral future.

Vassar Trustees Endorse $13-million Plan to Move College toward Carbon Neutrality

At a meeting on the campus on October 19, the Vassar College Board of Trustees agreed in principle to a decisive plan to move Vassar toward its goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2030. The trustees declared their support for a $13-million package of major renovations and upgrades to the college’s heating system as well as other energy-saving projects.

Carbon Neutrality

Vassar is committed to achieving carbon neutrality no later than 2030. Explore the path we’re taking to get to net zero and check out our progress so far.
Research and Education

Every Vassar student has the opportunity to build sustainability into their curriculum. Learn more about our educational offerings inside an outside the classroom.
On Campus Action

Discover Vassar’s current sustainability efforts and the resources available to the campus community.
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What You Can Do

Vassar Trustees Endorse $13-million Plan to Move College toward Carbon Neutrality

Carbon Neutrality

Research and Education

On Campus Action

Get Involved