Mission Statement

Our mission is to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus life by:

• Educating students, faculty, staff, and the community about environmental, social, and economic issues;
• Promoting environmental awareness and responsibility in personal and institutional choices; and
• Inspiring innovative environmental solutions, behavioral changes, and ethical stewardship of the natural world.

To accomplish these goals, we have adopted the Natural Step framework for achieving sustainability.

SUNY Fredonia has signed the United Nations Sustainability Declaration. 

See the Sustainability Committee 2012 Annual Report 

SUNY Fredonia joined the American College & University President's Climate Commitment in April 2008.  Learn more about the commitmentand SUNY Fredonia Reporting Information.

Latest Go Green News:

January 2013 - RecycleMania begins January 20, 2013! 

November 2012 - View the Western New York Environmental Alliance's Accomplishments Video.
SUNY Fredonia is mentioned at T:30 seconds and again at T:8 minutes.

October 24, 2012 - SUNY Fredonia celebrates Food Day. 

August 2012: SUNY Fredonia has earned a spot in Sierra Club's top 100 "Cool Schools" for its Sustainability efforts. View the Campus Report article.

February 2012: SUNY Fredonia participates in Recyclemania for 5th straight year.  Check out our per capita data and where we rank among similar schools. View the campus report article for more information.

February 2012: SIFE asks students to "black out" electric use on Feb. 6

January 2012: SUNY Fredonia provides free recycling for rechargeable batteries, ink cartridges, toner, and plastic bags. Find out how to recycle these items on our Recycling Page.

Over 6.2 Million gallons of water saved at campus facilities!
Get more information here.