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How does a university grow while drastically reducing its impact on the environment? As paradoxical as this challenge sounds, Yale has embraced responsible growth as a critical part of its mission. The University is rapidly expanding—both in terms of its physical infrastructure and as a source of world-class research. Yet, we are implementing innovative approaches to minimize environmental impacts. Yale's commitment to responsible growth is evident throughout the University's scenic campus.
From the President
Yale Releases Ambitious Sustainability Strategy
Yale has been prominent in declaring that environmental citizenship must extend beyond the university’s academic enterprise. Consistent with the need to exhibit leadership in this critical future direction, Yale President Richard C. Levin announces the recommendations of the Yale University Sustainability Task Force. In its report, Sustainability Strategic Plan 2010-2013, the University establishes a comprehensive set of sustainability goals that are both visionary yet achievable over the next three years.
Climate Change Action at Yale
Mitigating global climate change is recognized as one of the most pressing issues facing society today. Acknowledging its unique position to play a leadership role in addressing this global challenge, in 2005, President Richard C. Levin commited Yale University to a greenhouse gas reduction target of 43% below 2005 levels by 2020.
Yale has established a fifteen year action plan to take responsibility for its emissions. Yale's annual executive summary illustrates progress to date and outlines the University’s strategy for reducing campus emissions.
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