Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Campus
New Brunswick, NJ, US
| Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 52.49 | April 24, 2026 | Angela Oberg | Feb. 27, 2023 |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Executive Letter | Complete |
| Points of Distinction | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Institutional Boundary | Complete |
| Operational Characteristics | Complete |
| Academics and Demographics | Complete |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Courses | Complete | 10.28 / 14.00 |
| Learning Outcomes | Complete | 3.16 / 8.00 |
| Undergraduate Program | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Graduate Program | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Immersive Experience | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Incentives for Developing Courses | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Campus as a Living Laboratory | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Scholarship | Complete | 12.00 / 12.00 |
| Support for Sustainability Research | Complete | 3.00 / 4.00 |
| Open Access to Research | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Student Educators Program | Complete | 1.30 / 4.00 |
| Student Orientation | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Student Life | Complete | 1.50 / 2.00 |
| Outreach Materials and Publications | Complete | 1.60 / 2.00 |
| Outreach Campaign | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Assessing Sustainability Culture | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Employee Educators Program | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Employee Orientation | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Staff Professional Development and Training | Complete | 1.25 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partnerships | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Inter-Campus Collaboration | Complete | 2.50 / 3.00 |
| Continuing Education | Complete | 2.00 / 5.00 |
| Community Service | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Participation in Public Policy | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Trademark Licensing | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Emissions Inventory and Disclosure | Complete | 1.25 / 3.00 |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Complete | 0.70 / 8.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Building Design and Construction | Complete | 1.25 / 3.00 |
| Building Operations and Maintenance | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Building Energy Efficiency | Complete | 1.56 / 6.00 |
| Clean and Renewable Energy | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage Purchasing | Complete | 0.85 / 6.00 |
| Sustainable Dining | Complete | 1.88 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Management | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Biodiversity | Complete | 0.50 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Procurement | Complete | 1.25 / 3.00 |
| Electronics Purchasing | Complete | 0.52 / 1.00 |
| Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing | Complete | 0.95 / 1.00 |
| Office Paper Purchasing | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Fleet | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Commute Modal Split | Complete | 2.71 / 5.00 |
| Support for Sustainable Transportation | Complete | 0.80 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Minimization and Diversion | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 8.00 |
| Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Hazardous Waste Management | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Water Use | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Rainwater Management | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Coordination | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Sustainability Planning | Complete | 3.00 / 4.00 |
| Inclusive and Participatory Governance | Complete | 1.62 / 3.00 |
| Reporting Assurance | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity and Equity Coordination | Complete | 1.44 / 2.00 |
| Assessing Diversity and Equity | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Support for Underrepresented Groups | Complete | 2.17 / 3.00 |
| Affordability and Access | Complete | 2.23 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Committee on Investor Responsibility | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Sustainable Investment | Complete | 0.44 / 5.00 |
| Investment Disclosure | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Compensation | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Assessing Employee Satisfaction | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Wellness Program | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Workplace Health and Safety | Complete | 1.23 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Pride Index | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Community Garden | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Diversity and Equity Recognition | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| External Reporting Assurance | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Food Bank | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Network for Student Social Innovation | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Textbook Affordability | Complete | 0.25 / 0.50 |
| Voter Education and Support | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
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