Operational Goals
Overview
Dartmouth’s campus and lands are a testbed for developing and implementing solutions to ensure the long-term resilience of Dartmouth and surrounding communities.
Partners across campus contribute to this work, which is guided by The Sustainability Office and the Our Green Future roadmap.
Ongoing Work
Dartmouth's work toward long-term resilience spans across seven operational categories.
Dartmouth is modernizing its energy infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions. (Photo By Robert Gill)
Energy
Dartmouth's goal is to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 60 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050 compared to 2010 baseline.
Students craft wood-fired pizzas with farm-fresh vegetables at the Organic Farm. (Photo By Beam Lertbunnaphongs '25)
Food
Dartmouth strives to support and nourish regenerative food systems. Immerse yourself in experiential learning and research at the Dartmouth Organic Farm, and make sustainable food choices with Dartmouth Dining.
The Campus Connector shuttle transports students from Sachem Village to campus. (Photo By Katie Lenhart)
Transportation
Dartmouth aims to reduce the carbon emissions of transportation and strives to maximize the social and environmental benefits of its transportation system. Dartmouth supports free public transit like the Campus Connector, Advance Transit, and electric MobiliD vans, and Dartmouth Bikes provides affordable bikes to campus.
Arshi Mahajan '27 presents the Energy Justice Clinic's findings to community stakeholders. (Photo By Robert Gill)
Community
Dartmouth partners to advance long-term resilience across our broader Upper Valley community.
Sustainability interns connect first-year students with dorm goods at the annual Sustainable Moving Sale. (Photo By Katie Lenhart)
Materials and Waste
Dartmouth will leverage our purchasing, materials and waste management, and disposal to reduce environmental and social harms, and maximize positive impacts. Dartmouth seeks to close the loop and redistribute resources in key waste streams via programs including the Sustainable Moving Sale, Free Market Thrift Store, and Hanover Community Yard Sale.
President Sian Beilock plants wildflowers at her home with David Hammond '89 of the Class of '89 Pollinator Project. (Photo By Katie Lenhart)
Landscape and Ecology
Dartmouth leverages its landscapes and land holdings to cultivate thriving ecosystems. Dartmouth manages campus grounds with care and hosts a number of wildflower gardens in partnership with the Class of 1989 Pollinator Project.
Students paddle on the Connecticut River. (Photo By Chris Johnson)
Water
Dartmouth integrates community needs, scientific guidance, and regional best practices while managing our campus water systems. Heavy precipitation events are increasing with climate change—and Dartmouth has a plan to weather the storm.