Iowa State University’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan for Sustainability in Operations, advised through resolutions from Faculty Senate and Student Government and the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Sustainability and the University Sustainability Committee, guides focused commitment to reducing carbon emissions, reducing energy consumption and applying cohesive and overarching sustainability procedures to day-to-day operations.

The University’s Strategic Plan for Sustainability in Operations embraces the commitment toward a sustainable future through day-to-day operations and amenities. The plan is based upon an international benchmarking foundation for sustainability in higher education, STARS.

A collective and committed sustainable future rests upon an encompassing, empowered and innovative community vision, strategy and plan.

Merry Rankin, Director of Sustainability