Ingalls Rink at Night

Yale’s Impact

Ambitious climate and sustainability goals with demonstrated positive impact. 

YPS celebrates and elevates impact in four synergistic areas. Use this page to explore university progress and resources in each. 

Educating & Empowering

Find courses, certificates, and degree programs plus free multimedia resources and toolkits produced at Yale.

Yale Farm students

Workday at the Yale Farm

Planetary Solutions Prize at Startup Yale

Student teams at Startup Yale 2025 accept their prizes

Creating & Accelerating

Discover funding opportunities, research, centers and institutes, and student initiatives at Yale aimed at creating solutions to planetary challenges.

Leading & Practicing

Yale operations deeply integrate sustainability efforts, including university building standards that support net-zero emissions goals.

Living Village Solar Shingle Installation

Solar roof tiles being installed on the Divinity School’s Living Village at sunrise

Maurie McInnis at Yale @ Climate Week NYC 2024

University President Maurie McInnis at Yale @ Climate Week NYC 2024

Convening & Engaging

As a leader in solving planetary challenges, Yale unites people toward a common vision both at home and on the global stage.

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