After two years of work, the draft recommendations have been published to the ONE VCU Sustainability Plan website. View them here.
Announcements
VCU receives STARS Gold Rating for sustainability achievements
On November 1, 2024, VCU earned a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) Gold Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Learn more.
VCU Green Games Volunteer Interest Session
Black & Gold = Green in 2025! Cheer for the Rams and help us reach Zero Waste - Volunteers are needed to support VCU Athletics and VCU Sustainability at two Zero Waste Rams Basketball games in January and February. For details about the men's and women's games and how you can be involved, join us at the Free Store/Ram Pantry at 930 W Grace Street November 20th, 21st, and 22nd from 11am-2pm (walk-ins welcome, no registration needed). Learn more.
Sustainability achievements and initiatives
STARS Gold Rating
In November 2024, VCU earned a STARS Gold Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. STARS measures sustainability achievements in academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership.
23 LEED certified buildings
VCU and VCU Health have 23 LEED certified buildings, an independent verification of a building’s green features, allowing for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of resource-efficient, high-performing, healthy and cost-effective buildings.
Institute for Sustainability Energy and Environment
ISEE's mission is to address the existential threat of climate change by creating sustainable energy systems and sustainable ecologies, while educating students and working with community partners to meet these challenges.
Alternative Transportation Program
The program is designed to reduce single-occupancy vehicles use on campus, decrease the demand for parking, and increase savings for students, employees and the environment. Highlights include RamBikes, unlimited local transportation access via GRTC and more.
ONE VCU Sustainability Plan
After two years of work, the draft recommendations have been published to the ONE VCU Sustainability Plan website.
Programs
Find out about our programs serving the VCU and Richmond community and how you can get involved. Programs include the community forestry program, gardening program and the Free Store.
Metrics
See our campus greenhouse gas emissions reporting and learn about other measures we've implemented on campus.
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