1. Log-in to the AASHE portal as your institution When you first log-in to the AASHE portal, you should be prompted to select your identity (individual or organization). Select your institution and click “Continue”. If you aren’t prompted to select your identity, you can easily toggle between one account and the other once you are logged […]
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Participation in Public Policy
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: EN 14: Participation in Public Policy – version 2.2 Data Accuracy Video Frequently Asked Questions Has this credit changed from STARS 2.1 to 2.2? No changes were made for this credit between STARS 2.1 and […]
Inter-Campus Collaboration
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language. Frequently Asked Questions What types of initiatives count as inter-campus collaboration? The intent of this credit is to recognize institutions that “collaborate with other colleges or universities to help build campus sustainability broadly.” Therefore, responses […]
Staff Professional Development
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language. Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between professional development training and a peer educators program or an outreach campaign? Professional development training programs are formally recognized by the institution as professional development and training, […]
Outreach Materials and Publications
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language. Frequently Asked Questions Does occasional news coverage in the student paper count for this credit? In order to earn points for Student Newspaper Coverage, there must be regular coverage of sustainability in the main student […]
Student Life
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language. Frequently Asked Questions What counts as a sustainability-related theme? Responses for sustainability-related themes must affirm that sustainability-related themes were chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences (e.g., choosing a sustainability-related book for common reading). […]
Emissions Inventory and Disclosure
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: OP 1: Emissions Inventory & Disclosure – version 2.2 Data Accuracy Video Frequently Asked Questions How is this credit changing from STARS 2.1 to 2.2? Substantive changes have been made to this credit. The revamped […]
Learning Outcomes
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: AC 2: Learning Outcomes – version 2.2 Data Accuracy Video Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed between STARS 2.1 and 2.2? Substantive changes have been made to this credit. Institutional and divisional sustainability […]
What is sustainability?
The concept of sustainability has shaped the development of STARS and is fundamental to the rating system. AASHE defines sustainability in a pluralistic and inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations. STARS attempts to translate this broad and inclusive view of sustainability to measurable […]
How can my institution be included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges and Sierra’s Cool Schools Ranking?
Since 2012, AASHE has collaborated with Sierra and The Princeton Review to allow colleges and universities to use the STARS Reporting Tool to share their sustainability data for potential inclusion in Sierra‘s Cool Schools ranking and The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges. What do I need to do for my institution to be included? […]