Penn Sustainability Joins City of Philadelphia’s Zero Waste Partnership Program The City of Philadelphia’s Zero Waste Partnership Program is a way for local businesses and organizations to work closely with the City of Philadelphia to advance common waste reduction and diversion-from-landfill goals.
Penn Signs PPA with Community Energy for Largest Solar Project in PA The University of Pennsylvania has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the creation of a solar power project moving the University significantly closer to meeting its commitment of a 100% carbon neutral campus by 2042
Perry World House Earns LEED Silver Completed in 2016, Penn’s Perry World House has been awarded a prestigious LEED Silver for New Construction designation from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Update on Penn’s Responses to Climate Change While our recently released Climate & Sustainability Action Plan 3.0 describes the full scope and magnitude of Penn’s efforts, we are pleased to provide an update into ongoing actions and new initiatives from across the University
Penn Receives Tree Campus USA Recognition for 10th Consecutive Year Penn has earned the recognition of Tree Campus USA for the 10th year in a row.
University of Pennsylvania wins Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature The University of Pennsylvania has been designated a Climate Leadership Award Winner from Second Nature, an organization committed to accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education.
Penn Named Bicycle Friendly University Penn joins a group of 193 colleges and universities in 46 states and the District of Columbia that are transforming the American landscape by providing more bicycle friendly campuses for the benefit of students, staff, and community members.
