Sustainability Starts With SU!

A sustainable and vibrant planet begins on campus by minimizing the environmental impacts of our operations and cultivating a resilient community through our curricular and co-curricular experiences.

Sustainability isn’t a buzz word or catch phrase here — it is our responsibility. From a solar array that provides 30% of the electricity consumed on campus to student-first learning opportunities like our Beekeeping Club, our commitment to sustainability is strong.

Students can not only work on sustainability projects but can propose their own and get funding through our Green Fund. 

View live data of production from our solar array.

Sustainability Governance

Susquehanna University’s Sustainability Roadmap is a working document that outlines a forward-looking path to minimize our operational impacts, expand sustainability education and further embed a culture of sustainability within our campus community. This roadmap is a guide for all campus offices, departments and individuals to play a role in furthering our sustainability efforts.

The Sustainability Roadmap is a strategic guide to expand sustainability education, enhance and embed a culture of environmental sustainability. It outlines six goals:

  1. Academics: Integrate sustainability into curriculum and scholarly programs.
  2. Collaboration: Strengthen sustainability culture through relationship-building.
  3. Communication: Enhance knowledge-sharing and awareness of green initiatives.
  4. Operations: Reduce environmental footprint through sustainability and energy efficient initiatives.
  5. Planning: Strategically use university resources to foster sustainability.
  6. Student Engagement: Provide meaningful sustainability-focused opportunities for students.

Each goal includes objectives and strategies, focusing on social justice, global citizenship and sustainable economics. This roadmap guides the campus community in advancing sustainability efforts, from recycling programs to achieving overall environmental sustainability.


Energy

Solar arrays and EV chargers are just the start!

Green Buildings

A commitment to LEED standards. 

Recycling

Keeping the landfills less full.

Pollination

It’s awesome to Bee here!

Food

Sustainability, security and justice.

External Recognition

Award-winning sustainability practices

Peer Educators

Sustainability Project Leaders at SU

Behind the Scenes

Efforts to Reduce Our Environment Footprint

EV charging stations 

Charge your electric vehicle conveniently at Susquehanna University with access to four public EV chargers. Located in the parking lot next to the Admission House, these chargers exemplify Susquehanna’s comprehensive commitment to sustainability and clean energy practices.

To charge, simply enter in the Charger ID found on the front of a SWTCH EV charger into the app and click START CHARGING.


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Shopping for sustainability

Susquehanna is furthering its sustainability efforts through Hawk Stuff, an on-campus “store” where students can pick up virtually anything a college student might need — for free. A newly launched second program offers free period care products.

Biogeochemist to explore the role of soil in climate change

Soil biogeochemist Asmeret Asefaw Berhe’s lecture, What’s Soil Got To Do With Climate Change?, will explore the fundamental mechanisms by which the soil system controls the earth’s climate. Listen at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Stretansky Concert Hall.

Susquehanna University offering watershed studies minor

Susquehanna University’s School of Natural and Social Sciences is now offering a watershed studies minor through which students will explore the delicate balance between land, water and communities as being the key to a sustainable future.

Contact Us

Sustainability

514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870

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Phone & Email

Greg Severyn
Director of Sustainability
Associate Professor of Spanish Studies
570-372-4265
severyn@vbj4.com