Sustainability

Sustainability at Allegheny College

Allegheny College is committed to sustainability and community resilience as key aspects of our mission to prepare our students to be change-agents and difference-makers in a complex world. Our resolve and progress is evident as we celebrate reaching carbon neutrality in 2020. This accomplishment reflects more than a decade of effort to achieve efficiency in our operations, engage students in our research and action, and build collaborations with partners in our local community, the federal government, and the national collective of sustainability leaders in higher education.

Our success reflects the strength of a liberal arts education which approaches problems from multiple perspectives and employs a range of solutions. Our progress was driven by the research, engagement, and ingenuity of countless students. Our collaborative approach demonstrates that optimism and creative action can result in a more resilient institution and community.