Sustainability Programs Span Campuses, Communities, Businesses

Across these articles, sustainability efforts range from community benefits tied to renewable energy to campus programs, operational upgrades and business education. In Ireland, Galetech shares funds generated by wind projects with nearby communities, supporting local projects while promoting environmental learning. At UNC Charlotte, student EcoReps organize sustainability activities and help sort waste after football games, while Pomona College reports a 10% annual reduction in energy use and nearly doubled solar production as part of its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. The University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business, recognized for sustainability education, offers related pathways and coursework and is launching a master’s program in sustainable business. At NC State, doctoral student Cornelius Ojo studies how urban design shapes communities and has participated in climate leadership initiatives.