Approaches to Emissions Reduction: Sustainability Planning Across Institutions

Colleges and universities are under growing pressure to cut carbon emissions while balancing tight budgets, aging infrastructure, and rising community expectations. From community colleges to flagship research institutions, the challenge is the same: how do you accelerate climate action without compromising financial or operational stability?

In this one-hour panel, campus leaders will share how they are advancing sustainability through integrated planning—aligning facilities, finance, academics, and operations to move faster and smarter. You’ll hear how institutions are confronting legacy systems like boilers, cogeneration plants, and generators, while also exploring innovative solutions such as microgrids and renewable energy integration.

Whether your institution is just beginning its sustainability journey or pushing toward aggressive carbon-neutrality targets, you’ll walk away with fresh strategies and practical insights to make meaningful progress on your own campus.

What This Webinar Will Cover

• The unique challenges of cutting carbon emissions in higher education
• How integrated planning connects sustainability with facilities, finance, and academics
• On-site emission sources and the impact of aging energy systems
• Emerging strategies campuses are using to accelerate sustainability goals

Learning Outcomes

1. Compare approaches to emissions reduction across different types and sizes of institutions
2. Understand the trade-offs and options for addressing aging energy infrastructure
3. Identify ways to adapt sustainability strategies to local environmental conditions and community expectations

Why Attend

This isn’t just theory—it’s a chance to learn proven strategies you can bring back to your own campus. You’ll walk away with practical tools to cut costs, reduce emissions, and accelerate progress toward climate commitments, no matter your institution’s size or resources.

Alyse Falconer

PE, LEED AP BD+C Point Energy Innovations

Registration

Note: Recordings will be available for viewing 24 hours after the live event.

Registration will close on October 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM Eastern.

Please contact the SCUP Webinar Team at webinars@scup.org with any questions.