The University of Pennsylvania has released the Climate & Sustainability Action Plan 4.0 – FY25 Progress Report.  For the first time in Penn’s history, the report includes detailed accomplishments for both the University’s main campus and other major property holdings, including Penn’s health system, Morris Arboretum & Gardens, New Bolton Center, and Penn’s real estate portfolio. On the main campus, net emissions fell by 4.5% between FY24 and FY25 and have dropped by 49% since FY09. FY25 achievements by the numbers include:

• Yearly Over Year Net Emissions Reductions: 9,215 MTCDE* (equal to 1,200+ homes’ annual energy use)
• Air Travel Carbon Offsets: 12,218 MTCDE*
• Environment-Related Courses: 330+
• New Academic Hires with Climate or Sustainability Expertise: 19
• LEED-Certified Projects: 55
• Regional Procurement Spending: $702 million
• Philadelphia Procurement Spending: $467 million
• Landfill Diversion Rate: 33%
• Electric Vehicle Fleet: 50

*MTCDE = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent

View the full report on the Penn Sustainability website.

The ways you can help further Penn’s sustainability work include powering down electronics over winter break, getting involved in Green Labs efforts, and inquiring about Green Office Certifcation.