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About Our Office

The Office serves as the catalyst, convener, and champion of sustainability ideas and actions at OSU. We oversee the management, implementation, and development of a comprehensive sustainability program with the mission to minimize OSU's environmental footprint, support new initiatives for sustainable development, encourage and promote integration and collaboration with OSU's academic, research, and education programs, and realize meaningful operational cost savings through efficiency programs.

 

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Sustainability Impacts

STARS Silver Seal

AASHE STARS Rating

8years

of being awarded a silver rating from AASHE STARS. This report engages and recognizes higher education institutions for their high achievements in sustainability.

STARS Silver Rating

Impact Rankings

#4in the US

and #72 in the world in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for our efforts supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

OSU Focused on Global Impact

EPA Green Power Partner

10years

of using wind energy to aid in the production of electricity for OSU, and being a Green Power Partner

Top Green Power Partnerships

Areas of focus:

Curriculum

75% of all academic departments offer courses that include sustainability in 2021.

Energy

On average, 72% of OSU's electricity is generated by wind power!

Transportation

Check out their sustainability plan!

Landscape

OSU composted 103.06 tons of landscape and yard waste in 2021!

Food & Dining

Biodegradable cups and straws are used at several locations on campus!

Waste

OSU recycled 370.65 tons of recyclable materials in 2021!

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