"The climate change crisis is happening now, impacting California in unprecedented ways, and affecting the health and safety of too many Californians." — Governor Gavin Newsom, Executive Order N-79-20
Highlights: Climate Change
- Climate Action Plan was completed in 2010. SF State has achieved most goals set forth in the plan.
- SF State is a signatory to Second Nature's Climate Commitment.
- SF State conducts regular campus greenhouse gas inventories.
GHG Emissions Dashboard
Please click the button to explore our GHG emissions inventory dashboard.
AASHE STARS Score
These credits recognize institutions that conduct detailed inventories of their greenhouse gas emissions and work to reduce them. SF State conducts regular inventories and has a relatively low greenhouse gas footprint due to its mild climate and sustainable commute patterns. Though SF State has reduced emissions through efficiency projects and cleaner power, we have not earned points for emissions reductions through offsets.
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Emissions Inventory and Disclosure (OP 1) | Complete | 1.98 / 3.00 |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions (OP 2) | Complete | 3.95 / 8.00 |