Sustainability
Making a greener NYU
NYU Receives STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements
NYU is in the top 30% of certified universities nationwide.
Over 2 million square feet
of building space that is LEED certified or undergoing certification
50+ student leaders
fostering sustainable behaviors in NYU residence halls
$150,000 awarded annually
to innovative and entrepreneurial ideas
600+ courses
focused on sustainability topics
" now is the time to do more, working harder, on this pressing issue of our time and seeking to make NYU among the greenest urban campuses in the nation. That is my commitment."
- President Hamilton