Environmental Sustainability

Carroll University is committed to making our world a better place. Across campus, in ways big and small, we look for opportunities to educate our students, employees and visitors on how to make thoughtful choices that minimize the impact their actions have on the environment. From academic majors to conveniently located recycling bins, special events and volunteer programs, Carroll places an emphasis on preserving our natural environment.

Carroll University acknowledges the multitude of interconnected relationships and environmental impacts that we have on the world. Our mission statement encompasses that we "prepare all students for vocational success, lifelong learning, and service in a diverse and global society." We understand our accountability as an educational institution and are committed to strengthening our role as a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability excellence.

The following environmental sustainability principles were developed to guide institutional and campus operations planning. They are reflective of the university's mission statement, resources and unique educational philosophy.

• Set clear objectives and be transparent in communicating sustainability goals, initiatives and outcomes.
• Be innovative in decision-making and focus on the interconnected relationships of environmental issues from an educational, societal and economic perspective.
• Engage faculty, staff, students and the community in sustainability processes, initiatives and encourage ongoing dialogue and feedback.
• Establish partnerships with organizations to achieve sustainability goals, increase environmental stewardship and enhance educational opportunities.
• Institutionalize sustainability policies, and best practices into all facets of the university, and comply with environmental laws and regulations.
• Make value investments in technologies that conserve vital natural resources, reduce environmental impacts, energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions and waste.