The Harvard Crimson
Summary
Harvard’s renewed sustainability action plan drew largely positive feedback from student climate organization leaders, who commended the plan’s holistic approach while hoping the University follows through on its goals.
Developed jointly by Harvard’s Presidential Committee on Sustainability and the Office for Sustainability, the University published the updated plan on May 11 following the lapse of its first sustainability plan in 2021.
The updated plan focuses on Harvard’s mission to improve climate, equity, and health and provides a plan of action for advancing sustainability in the University’s energy systems, buildings, operations, and leadership. The plan also includes contributions from students and faculty members, and staff from across campus.It also outlines specific steps for Harvard to become fossil fuel-neutral by 2026 and fossil fuel-free by 2050, including the elimination of onsite fossil fuel emissions from district energy systems, procurement of 100 percent fossil fuel-free electricity, and elimination of fossil fuel emissions from buildings.
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