In 2007, Chico State was a founding signatory of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), also known as the Presidents’ Climate Commitment, committing our campus to carbon neutrality. In 2015, President Hutchinson added resilience to the Climate Commitment, making campus and community resilience a top priority. These views ensure that Chico State maintains their status as one of the original trailblazers of sustainability in higher education. Chico State's position in the forefront of sustainable innovations and practices has received recognition far and wide, and we are proud to share these with you.
2022 Gold Stars Rating
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
2019 Top Performers No. 7 Overall
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
2019 Cool Schools No. 39 Overall
Sierra Club
2018-2019 Tree Campus USA School
Arbor Day Foundation
2018 Cool Schools List No. 9 Overall
Sierra Club
2018 Top Performers No. 8 Overall
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
2018 Higher Education Greenie Awards 1 st place
This Way To Sustainability Conference
2018 Gold Stars Rating
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
2016 Higher Education Greenie Awards 2 nd place
This Way To Sustainability Conference
2015 Best Practice Award
Energy, Efficiency and Sustainability
California Higher Education Sustainability Conference
2013 CSU Champion
Campus Conservation Nationals
2013 Gold Stars Rating
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
2008 Best Practice Award
Energy Efficiency Partnership Program
CSU Sustainability Conference
2007 Honorable Mention
Energy Efficiency Partnership Program
CSU Sustainability Conference
