Tracking progress
UF measures sustainability progress on a national scale through recognized rating systems that benchmark and highlight campus-wide sustainability successes and areas for growth.
sustainability certifications
The University of Florida has achieved multiple certifications for advancing sustainability on campus by outside organizations.
AASHE STARS
UF tracks and assesses sustainability goals through the AASHE STARS program – a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
The Office of Sustainability works with many individuals and departments across campus to track and update the STARS report for UF every three years. As of 2020, the University of Florida holds a Silver level of recognition! The next submission is currently in progress.
Read the full UF STARS reports:
Bicycle Friendly University
The Bicycle Friendly University program recognizes universities for supporting and providing a more bike-able campus for all. The Bicycle Friendly University award was developed and is facilitated by The League of American Bicyclists.
UF received a Bicycle Friendly University Gold Status for the 2017-2021 period. The next submission is currently in progress.
Tree Campus Higher Education
The Tree Campus Higher Education designation from the Arbor Day Foundation requires that universities meet the five core standards developed to promote healthy campus forests and student involvement.
UF has received the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for 11 consecutive years! The most recent submission was for 2024, and we anticipate continuing this legacy in 2025. Find out more about the history of Tree Campus at UF by reading our 10-year celebration article!
Other Accolades
Green College Rating for 2025
The Guide to Green Colleges is a free online resource published by the Princeton Review for college applicants interested in attending schools that foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
The profiles in the Guide report The Princeton Review’s Green Ratings of the schools which the company tallies on a scale of 60 to 99. UF received a Green Rating score of 93.
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