Campus Sustainability

Building a sustainable, resilient, and equitable Northeastern 

Northeastern is committed to addressing climate change and fostering an equitable future. The Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities (PREF) division collaborates across our departments to reduce our campus carbon footprint and advance sustainability goals, aligning closely with Northeastern University’s broader vision. Explore our sustainability initiatives across the PREF division.

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Accomplishments

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reduction in GHG emissions per sf since 2005

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reduction in energy use per sf since 2005

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waste was diverted in 2021

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buildings with reflective roofs

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reduction in water use since 2005

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2023 Climate Justice Progress Report

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Northeastern Reveals a Draft of the Climate Justice Action Plan

Northeastern Reveals a Draft of the Climate Justice Action Plan

Northeastern Reveals a Draft of the Climate Justice Action PlanAt a renowned playhouse and community gathering space on Huntington Avenue, a powerful dinner conversation brought together Boston residents and Northeastern community members this past March.  The event...

Leona Creek, Where Nature and Community Thrive

Leona Creek, Where Nature and Community Thrive

Leona Creek, Where Nature and Community Thrive.At the core of Northeastern’s green and scenic Oakland campus runs a creek that is flourishing in anticipation of the upcoming spring. Known by students and faculty as Leona Creek, this beautiful, riparian body of water...

A Second Life for Gently Used Appliances

A Second Life for Gently Used Appliances

A Second Life for Gently Used AppliancesBy Julia Laquerre with the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub   When students entered their freshly renovated West Village G residence hall, they were welcomed by brand new state-of-the-art appliances and freshly...

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Climate Justice & Sustainability hub

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

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Climate Resilience

Greenhouse gas reduction

Sustainability in Capital Projects

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Sustainable work requests

Help the university become a greener campus by using the Facilities Online Work Request for green actions.

Sustainable actions include:

  • Trash pickup
  • Replace lightbulbs
  • Request or replace recycling bins
  • Schedule battery pick up
  • Request cardboard hampers
  • Adjusting room temperatures

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