Initiatives
"Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary." --Cecil Beaton
Carleton College is a place where we push the boundaries of intellectual engagement, curiosity, and possibility. But we are not just a place of ideas, we are a living community that puts these ideas into practice.
As we once restored our local landscape to its natural prarie state in our 800 acres of Arboretum, and as we took the leap to be the first college to own a commerical sized wind turbine, we continue to pursue sustainable initiatives with our intellectual resources, however daunting they may seem.
Carbon Neutrality is our next great task at hand.
Sustainability Report
This page will include sustainability accomplishments and GoalsSustainability Assistants
Student work positions dedicated to advancing sustainability in campus departments and in the residence hallsFood
The Carleton community aims to be deliberate about our food choices. We strive to pay close attention to what we eat, where it comes from, how it was produced, how far it has traveled to reach us, and where it ultimately ends up.Investment
Learn about efforts to ensure that financial decisions are transparent and reflect sustainability principles.Landscapes
Carleton will work to improve the sustainability, biodiversity and conservation of the college landscape to benefit the wider community. The college will also restore native landscapes in the grounds and arboretum, improve water and chemical usage and be community friendly.Purchasing
The "Purchasing Initiative" is the process of committing Carleton to incorporating "Green" practices into the infrastructural investments and projects throughout campus.Transportation
Explores Carleton's contributions to transportation-related environmental issues and discusses proposals that offer practical, cost-efficient solutions.Waste
This page outlines the waste reduction and management initiatives carried out here at Carleton. It also probes further steps that can be taken.Energy
Sustainability Revolving Fund
This page will contain details about the SRF program