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Sustainability at GW
The Office of Sustainability provides a strategic home for sustainability initiatives at the George Washington University that are implemented in partnership with stakeholders across the organization. George Washington University seeks to engage the world by exploring the important issues of our time including policy and governance for sustainability with a vision to create resource systems that are healthy and thriving for all. Through efforts underway in operations, teaching, research, and outreach, the university is committed to being a model of sustainability.
Featured Initiatives
Eco-Equity Challenge
Capital Partners Solar Project
Sustainability Minor
GW Receives Gold in STARS Assessment
Green Office Network
Eco-Equity Challenge
Turn your passion for local environmental and social issues into action by applying for the Eco-Equity Challenge!
Capital Partners Solar Project
Capital Partners Solar Project is an innovative renewable energy project that will provide solar power to the George Washington University (GW), American University (AU) and the George Washington University Hospital (GWUH).
Sustainability Minor
Starting in Fall 2012, the George Washington University will offer a new 18-credit Minor in Sustainability, open to all undergraduate students (classes 2014 and later).
GW Receives Gold in STARS Assessment
In its first submission to the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), GW received a Gold rating for it's sustainability performance.
Green Office Network
Learn how your office can sign-up for the Green Office Network and integrate sustainability practices into your work.
Eco-Challenge
GW's Eco-Challenge rewards the Residence Halls that conserve the most energy and water, and also recycles the best.
Sustainability Sit-Down with the Director of the Office of Sustainability
Meghan Chapple, Director of the Office of Sustainability, was interviewed for a 12 part series called Sustainability Sit Downs by Second Nature.
Capital Partner Solar Project
Capital Partners Solar Project is an innovative renewable energy project that will provide solar power to the George Washington University (GW), American University (AU) and the George Washington University Hospital (GWUH).
Office of Sustainability
2025 F Street NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: 202-994-7336
sustaingw@gwu.edu
