Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub

Campus Sustainability

The Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub at Northeastern University

The Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub, formally the Office of Sustainability, was launched in April 2021 to reflect Northeastern’s intention to engage, implement, and put research into action on climate justice, sustainability, and resilience across our global network.

The Hub will work to elevate Northeastern’s ability to leverage the talent from our students, faculty, and staff, and global partnerships to expand our leadership role and implement just solutions to address the climate crisis.

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Sustainability Quick Links

Discover the Climate Justice Tunnel Art Competition: Inspiring Change Through Creative Expression

Unveiling the Climate Justice Art Competition Winners!

Dive into the captivating results and explore the inspiring artworks created by talented students.

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Art By Nicole Lee

Sustainability News & Updates

Coming to a Dorm Near You; Compost Program Expansion

As Northeastern University extends its composting initiative to dormitories, it fosters a culture of environmental consciousness among students, turning food waste into valuable compost and significantly reducing the campus's carbon footprint.

Summer Preventative Maintenance Keeps our Campus on Track All Year

Northeastern University's summer maintenance program, led by the Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities division, focuses on enhancing campus infrastructure and sustainability, ensuring a seamless and environmentally-friendly experience for students and faculty.

15 Fascinating Boston Campus Trees: an inside look into our level II Arboretum

The university Arboretum carefully cultivates each plant to guarantee every New England season is picturesque and our campus is biodiverse. They arrange a diverse ecosystem of plants that peak at various times of year- their season of interest.

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Featured Sustainability Projects

LEED Gold Achieved for Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC)

The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) achieved a LEED Gold Certification by adopting a number of measures.

Full Campus Lighting Retrofit

The University is conducting its fifth campus-wide lighting project by changing the existing fluorescent lighting with LED lights.

Pedestrian Bridge Achieves Envision Bronze Award

The ISEC Pedestrian Bridge (PedX) achieved an Envision Bronze award for sustainable infrastructure. The project enhanced and restored public space along Columbus Avenue and maximized the use of durable materials with recycled content.