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Sustainability
Taking care of our planet is our shared responsibility, and your college experience could play a key role in tackling global climate change.
At Penn, our students are all about making a positive impact and taking advantage of opportunities offered to help create a more sustainable future. Through initiatives like our Climate and Sustainable Action Plan, environment related courses, and campus-wide efforts, our community works hand-in-hand to promote a sustainable culture. Together, we make a meaningful difference in addressing today's environmental challenges.
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Penn was the first Ivy League school to sign on to the President's Climate Commitment for carbon neutrality
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Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2009
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Students enrolled in sustainability related courses in the 2022-2023 academic year