Goal 13: Climate Action
Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere rose to new records in 2019. Once the global economy begins to recover from the pandemic, emissions are expected to return to higher levels. Saving lives and livelihoods requires urgent action to address both the pandemic and the climate emergency. Learn more at un.org.
What We’re Doing
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Purchase’s Innovative Thermal Energy Storage Project
The Phys.Ed. building will be the site for a new combined heat and power project funded by Israel-US Binational International Research & Development Foundation, NYPA and Brenmiller of Israel -
Energy Efficient Lighting Project Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), in partnership with the SUNY, has completed the installation of energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the Purchase campus, including outdoor street lighting and in several buildings. -
Telecommuting at Purchase Reduces Greenhouse Gases
With hundreds of professional staff and faculty telecommuting over the past year, the impact is big for the Purchase campus community. -
Sustainable Print Management
SUNY launched an initiative to manage printing across all campuses to save money and decrease environmental impact
Ways to Get Involved
- Volunteer in the Native Flower Garden by contacting Dr. Allyson Jackson, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies.
- Get involved with students organizations such as Green Fee Council, FreeNew, FreeStore, and The Rocket Compost, among others.
Academics
- Purchase offers classes related to climate. Check out courses in Environmental Studies, and Liberal Studies, to learn more.*
*Contact us if you would like your department course page listed.
What Else We’re Doing
- The Wayback Residence Hall, completed in August 2019, received its official LEED Silver Certification.
- The Purchase Physical Education building will be the site for a combined heat and power (CHP) demonstration project.
- Purchase hosted the 2019 Partners for International Research and Education (PIRE) Academy that supports international partnerships that address critical science and engineering problems in a global context.