U Sydney Releases Climate-Related Financial Disclosure
(Australia) The recently published report applies climate scenarios to assess physical and transition climate risks, and outlines how climate considerations are being integrated into institutional strategy, governance and financial planning. The report also details progress against net zero targets, scenario modelling, and early initiatives to embed climate considerations into asset management, adaptation planning and research investment.
Princeton U Expands Affordability and Access
Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, most families with incomes up to $150,000 a year will pay nothing for their child to attend Princeton, receiving aid to cover the total cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, food, books and personal expenses. Most undergraduate families with incomes up to $250,000 will pay no tuition, and some families with incomes up to and beyond $350,000 will receive grant aid.
Harvard U Releases Zero Waste Plan
Accelerating a Zero Waste Future: A Framework for Waste Stewardship is the university's inaugural zero waste plan. The plan outlines guiding objectives and actionable strategies and includes toolkits and templates for units across campus to implement waste reduction measures.
U Colorado Boulder Accepts $10M Gift for Sustainability Center
An alumnus recently pledged $10 million ($2 million annually for the next five years) to implement sustainability curriculum across campus and advance faculty impact. Through course development, teaching collaborations, learning modules and tech tools, the center aims to create best practices and offer support for integrating sustainability concepts into courses across campus.
Imperial College London Receives $1.3M for Sustainability Research Lab
Funding from the Wolfson Foundation will support the college's new research facility, the Sustainable Futures Lab, a multidisciplinary lab focused on sustainable chemical manufacturing, industrial decarbonization, sustainable energy technologies and negative emissions technologies.
