Georgetown University

Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C., is a prestigious private research university founded in 1789. It is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher education in the United States. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including law, medicine, business, and international relations.

Sustainability at Georgetown University

Georgetown University is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The university has a comprehensive sustainability plan that includes goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable practices across campus. Georgetown has also received recognition for its efforts, including a Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and participation in the Carbon Commitment, pledging to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

• Comprehensive sustainability plan
• Goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Increasing energy efficiency
• Gold rating from AASHE
• Carbon Commitment pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030