At IC, we are dedicated to environmental stewardship, targeting climate neutrality by 2050. Leveraging renewable energy, LEED-certified buildings, student-led Eco-Reps, research programs, transportation efficiency, and the Ithaca College Natural Lands, we integrate sustainability across our campus and our curriculum. Nearly 80% of departments offer sustainability-focused courses.
Blue & Gold = Green
Carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner
Resources
Looking to take your own steps towards building a sustainable future? Our resources provide ways to get involved and take actionable steps.
Keepers of the Forest
Explore Ithaca's Natural Classrooms
Ithaca College Natural Lands
Over 560 Acres of Ithaca College Property Protected and Managed by Students, Faculty, and Staff
IC Natural Lands
Discover IC Natural Lands (ICNL), a sanctuary of diverse ecosystems and beautiful outdoor spaces. With over seven miles of hiking trails, ICNL offers educational opportunities, research sites, forest resources, and recreational activities, benefiting both Ithaca College and the surrounding community. Explore Ithaca College's greatest natural asset today!
Featured Stories
Forest Findings
Student-faculty team measures the carbon-sequestering powers of IC Natural Lands.
Rooted in Purpose: A Gift that Grows Greener
Eric and Karen Smith Simon ’95 are investing in sustainability—and in the idea that purposeful giving can power whatever matters most to you.
Sustainably Sound
IC named to Princeton Review’s Green Colleges list.
Sustainability by the Numbers
View our dashboard for real-time progress on high-level sustainability goals.
Our campus community strives to spark diverse environmental and conservation action, with sustainability issues influencing not only our teaching and learning but all aspects of life on campus.
Scott Doyle '98, director of energy management and sustainability
Read the full article: Princeton Review Names Ithaca College Among Nation’s Best
IC Sustainability is Managed by the Office of Energy Management and Sustainability (OEMS)
OEMS focuses on supporting institution-wide, environmental- and social justice-focused projects initiated across the Ithaca College campus. We strive to integrate sustainability into every aspect of student, faculty, and staff life, with a focus on the following areas:
Institution : Ithaca College sets goals for our campus to improve environmental, social, and financial sustainability. We are committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 or sooner.
Academics: We strive to integrate holistic sustainability into curricula across all departments on campus.
Culture: We support and connect related groups and projects, nurture the community-wide conversation on sustainability, and host events. Our goal is to equip students, faculty, and staff with the tools to engage their communities in environmental stewardship and social justice.
Operations: Ithaca College establishes best practices for new campus development, retrofits, and building operations.