UofL Sustainability Council releases 2017-18 Annual Report
The UofL Sustainability Council FY 2017-2018 Report highlights progress in sustainability across the university from July 2017 through June 2018. Download the full report here.
FY 2017-18 Sustainability Milestones for UofL
- UofL received certification as a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University 2017-2021 from the League of American Bicyclists.
- UofL ranked #51 in Sierra Club's 2017 Cool Schools list, highest in Kentucky.
- UofL featured in the 2017 Princeton Review Guide to 375 Green Colleges, with a Green Rating of 93 out of 99.
- Achieved Tree Campus USA status from the Arbor Day Foundation for the 8th year running.
- UofL's 2017 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report documented emissions increased 11% in 2017.
- Committee on Investor Responsibility launched Student Sustainability Fund & Philanthropy Program.
- UofL launched interdisciplinary baccalaureate degree in Sustainability in Dept. of Urban & Public Affairs
- UofL graduated very first Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability degree recipient, Betsy Ruhe.
- UofL adopted a new Life Cycle Cost Analysis policy as reflected in all RFPs.
