AASHE Recognizes 28 STARS Certified Professionals

AASHE's newest cohort of STARS data quality certified professionals are trained to contribute to high-quality and accurate STARS reporting. Twenty-eight individuals from three countries completed the spring 2026 training and certification.

Imperial College London Launches Sustainability Strategy

The recently published plan aims to minimize the university’s footprint by achieving net‑zero in direct emissions by 2040, cutting indirect emissions, and embedding sustainable practices; and maximize its positive "handprint" through education, research and innovation that support global sustainability transitions.

U College Cork Achieves STARS V3 Platinum

The first university in Ireland to earn a STARS version 3 Platinum rating, the university's points of distinction include integration of education for sustainable development across the whole of the university and leadership in a collaborative network across Ireland seeking to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs.

UC3 Releases 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

The University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) is a Second Nature initiative that connects 26 research universities committed to accelerating climate action on campus, in communities, and at a global scale. This plan represents an updated vision and trajectory for meeting the member needs and influencing cross-sector change using the unique role of research universities.