Commitments
The California State University (CSU) and other state institutions are major consumers of energy and natural resources. Therefore, CSU has the responsibility to be a wise steward of scarce resources by reducing the use of non-renewable resources and increasing energy efficiency. CSU is also committed to promoting the continued economic and ecological viability of the State.
View the CSU Commitment to Sustainability as well as policies and reports for the State of California and CSU System, including the CSU Sustainability Policy.
Cal State East Bay made a commitment to carbon neutrality when President Morishita signed the Carbon Commitment with Second Nature in January 2015. As a result, Cal State East Bay has:
- Established the Campus Sustainability Committee.
- Conducted a baseline greenhouse gas inventory in the academic year 2013/2014 and an associated detailed report. A greenhouse gas inventory has been conducted each year since the baseline.
- Adopted a comprehensive campus Climate Action Plan (CAP) with a target date of 2040 to reach carbon neutrality.
- Written an annual CAP Progress Report.
- Submitted monthly GHG reports to the CSU Energy Information System Dashboard.
Cal State East Bay's emissions over time may be found on the Second Nature Reporting Framework.
Cal State East Bay is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), an organization that supports institutions in reaching sustainability goals. Our membership covers every individual at Cal State East Bay, from students to staff. To access member only resources, simply create an AASHE account.
Key Resources
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)A tool utilizes metrics to create a comprehensive look at campus sustainability efforts. Cal State East Bay completed a STARS Report in April 2019, view the campus’ public STARS Report.
Campus Sustainability HubInteractive toolkit for campus sustainability resources.
Widely used listserv linking higher education sustainability professionals.
AASHE BulletinWeekly newsletter of higher education sustainability news, events, job postings, and more.
AASHE PublicationsFrom how-to-guides to benchmarking tools, AASHE offers a variety of publicationsfocused on advancing campus sustainability efforts.
Sustainable Campus Partners DirectoryListing of businesses and non-profits AASHE member organizations that provide service discounts and promotional offers to AASHE member institutions.
Critical to student success here at Cal State East Bay, the Basic Needs Initiative takes a holistic look at students' wellbeing both inside and outside the classroom, from housing and food security to mental health. We are working together to find better ways to support our students on their path to graduation.
The Office of Sustainability is also partnered with Pioneers for H.O.P.E.: Cal State East Bay's intervention program addressing the Chancellor's food and housing security initiatives. The scope includes wide-ranging efforts to immediately serve some of our most at risk students facing homelessness, food insecurity, and other various crisis situations.
If you need support or would like to learn more about the campus food pantry, career closet, emergency housing assistance and other resources, visit Pioneers for H.O.P.E.