AASHE Announces Top Performers in 2025 SCI

The 2025 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) showcases how colleges and universities are embedding sustainability across academics, operations, and community engagement. Drawing on data from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), the SCI names top performers in 13 impact areas and shares recent examples of innovation and leadership.

North Carolina State U Launches Climate & Sustainability Academy Website

The new Climate and Sustainability Academy unites three existing initiatives, establishes formal partnerships with two university offices and coordinates synergistic efforts among more than 20+ established programs. The academy aims to amplify climate and sustainability work through collaboration, communication and innovation.

Liverpool John Moores U Publishes 5-Year Sustainability & Climate Strategy

(U.K.) The university's newly released plan spanning 2025-2030 includes 12 target areas–from governance and engagement to ESD and climate adaptation. Each target has a theme and owner with accompanying key performance indicators.

AASHE Announces 50 new STARS Data Quality Certified Professionals

AASHE recently designated 50 higher education sustainability professionals from four countries as STARS Data Quality Certified Professionals. These individuals are trained to contribute to high-quality and accurate STARS assessments–either through leading a STARS assessment or serving as a reviewer on one.