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Welcome to Penn! Our University is committed to reducing its environmental footprint, and students play a large role in contributing to sustainability initiatives on campus. Read about all the ways you can become involved in helping make the University a greener place.

Climate and Sustainability Action Plan (CSAP)

Penn's Climate and Sustainability Action Plan (CSAP) represents a vision for our University's sustainable future. Through deliberate assessment, analysis, and planning, Penn is taking action to improve our environmental impact, adapt to emerging environmental conditions, and prepare our University and our students to lead in a rapidly evolving world.

The Student Advisory Group for the Environment (SAGE) serves as a body by which students participate in the planning and implementation of Penn’s CSAP. In addition to SAGE’s advisory role, the group also communicates and promotes environmentally-focused resources and serves to increase transparency between the student body and administration regarding environmental sustainability initiatives. SAGE includes representation from the Undergraduate Assembly (UA), the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA), Climate Leaders @ Penn, the Penn Sustainability Office, and at-large student membership. Learn more and apply to become an at-large member.

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Other Ways to Get Involved

Student Eco-Reps: Penn's Student Eco-Reps are paid employees of Penn’s Sustainability Office who collaborate with University partners to carry out projects in support of Penn’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan. Applications for the following academic year open in the spring of each year.

Sustainability Resources

For more information on these and many other sustainability initiatives at Penn, visit sustainability.upenn.edu.