Carleton University has once again achieved a gold rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), demonstrating sustained leadership and continued progress in campus sustainability.

STARS is a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), and is a comprehensive sustainability rating system for colleges and universities that addresses the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability.

Developed by the higher education community through a transparent and inclusive process, STARS provides a shared framework for understanding, measuring and advancing sustainability in higher education.

Carleton’s gold rating reflects overall performance across four main categories:

  • Academics
  • Engagement
  • Operations
  • Planning and administration

STARS ratings are based on an institution’s total score across all credits and are earned through an assessment process that incorporates data accuracy and transparent quality assurance measures.

Earning a gold rating for the second time highlights Carleton’s ongoing commitment to embedding sustainability into teaching, research, operations, community engagement and continuous improvement over time.