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Nearly half of UB Stampede fleet now electric
10/8/26

UB has reached a major sustainability milestone: eight new battery-electric buses are now a part of the Stampede transit system, supporting 16,000 passengers daily.

ROT rollout moves UB closer to zero waste
11/5/26

UB's zero waste efforts gained greater visibility this fall as Recycling, Organics, and Trash (ROT) equipment rolled out across UB North's buildings.

UB achieves climate neutrality for direct emissions!
10/8/26
Climate action policy bolsters UB’s sustainability efforts
10/8/26

The University at Buffalo now has a climate action policy that covers a diverse array of subjects — such as vehicles, energy, waste, procurement, food, and investments.

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UB’s climate action efforts rank No. 1 in the world in THE Impact Rankings
10/8/26

UB is the global leader in higher education when it comes to climate action, according to the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which rank UB No. 1 in the world in addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) related to climate action.

UB again ranks among nation’s best in measure of global health, climate action, sustainability research
10/8/26

UB ranks among the top 20 colleges and universities in the U.S. for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, working to alleviate poverty and enhancing global health through innovative research, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings of sustainability measures.

UB among Top 25 in U.S. for environmental, social impact
10/8/26

UB has been recognized as one of the top universities in the world — and a Top 25 university in the U.S. — for environmental and social impact. That’s according to the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, released by higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

Climate Action Plan
10/8/26

UB developed a world-class climate action plan with one-, three- and five-year goals for six committees that span the university’s sustainability spectrum.

UB Achieves STARS gold
10/8/26

The University at Buffalo has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability, earning recognition from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) as a STARS gold university. This achievement places UB among the top 1.6 percent of colleges and universities in North America.

UB Named to Princeton Review’s Green College Honor Roll
10/8/26

UB was named to The Princeton Review’s 2022 Green College Honor Roll for earning the highest possible score in the publication’s Green Rating. For the 2022 ratings, The Princeton Review tallied Green Rating scores for 835 colleges. The Green Rating, which ranges from 6o to a maximum of 99, provides a comprehensive measure of a school's performance as an environmentally aware and prepared institution.

UB recognized as bicycle-friendly university
10/8/26

The League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike, honored the University at Buffalo with a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University Award in recognition of the institution’s achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.

Top 10 on America's Top Colleges for Renewable Energy Ranking
10/8/26

UB is No. 10 on the Environment America list, which was compiled by gathering data from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and ranking 180 qualifying colleges using their Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) scores from the past three years.

UB Recognized as a Top ‘Green’ University
10/8/26

The University at Buffalo has been recognized as one of the 50 most environmentally friendly universities in the United States by Online Schools Center, a website dedicated to higher education news. UB ranked #23 and was noted for its various eco-friendly initiatives, which include finding ways to supply affordable renewable energy to communities, assessing our local food system to increase access to healthy fruits and vegetables and promoting zero-waste in on-campus activities. 

UB wins Environmental Excellence Award from the NY DEC
10/8/26

UB reduced its carbon footprint by 33% each of the last three years by transitioning to renewable energy sources through a host of initiatives and leveraging innovative power purchase agreements to assist with its goal of achieving 100% renewable energy. 

EPA: Green Power Partnership National Top 100
10/8/26

The University at Buffalo is honored to rank among the EPA’s Green Power Partnership National Top 100, thanks to our leadership in using clean, renewable solar and wind power.

UB Ranked Among Nation’s 25 Best Green Colleges
10/8/26

UB came in at No. 22 on College Consensus’ 25 Best Green Colleges list, highlighting the nation’s leading institutions in sustainability. UB was recognized for its ability to generate its green power thanks to the Solar Strand, SteelWinds, and other efforts and its leadership in Localizing Buffalo’s Renewable Energy Future. 

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