STARS 2.1 will be retired at the end of this month in favor of STARS 2.2, which was released in 2019.  If your institution is planning to submit a report under version 2.1, it must do so before May 31, 2021. Otherwise, a user with administrative access should upgrade to version 2.2 from within the […]

AASHE has published updated guidance on STARS reporting and COVID-19 in the Help Center. The pandemic is likely to impact the data you report to STARS in a variety of ways. For example, the number of employees and students on campus may have dropped dramatically during certain periods, impacting commuting figures and weighted campus user […]

We’re excited to announce the release of STARS 2.2, the latest version of the rating system. This new version features: A new “Points of Distinction” section to allow participants to highlight their most notable sustainability programs, initiatives or accomplishments. Simplified criteria for some credits that have proven to be particularly time-intensive (e.g., the Food and […]

AASHE is pleased to make available a preview of STARS 2.2, to be formally launched this spring. A Summary of Changes is also available. Please note that this is not an official release. We are making this advance copy available in response to participant requests to have access to the new version for planning purposes. […]