University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY, US
| Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 49.19 | Dec. 2, 2028 | Shane Tedder | Oct. 31, 2025 |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Executive Letter | Complete |
| Points of Distinction | Complete |
| Institutional Characteristics | Complete |
| Reporting Methodologies | Complete |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Course Offerings | Complete | 4.59 / 14.00 |
| Undergraduate Programs | Complete | 6.59 / 15.00 |
| Graduate Programs | Complete | 4.16 / 8.00 |
| Applied Learning | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Complete | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Research | Complete | 10.00 / 10.00 |
| Center for Sustainability Research | Complete | 6.00 / 6.00 |
| Responsible Research and Innovation | Complete | 5.58 / 7.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Outreach and Communications | Complete | 3.00 / 5.00 |
| Co-Curricular Activities | Complete | 5.00 / 9.00 |
| Staff Engagement and Training | Complete | 5.00 / 8.00 |
| Sustainability Culture Assessment | Complete | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Engagement | Complete | 0.00 / 8.00 |
| Community Partnerships | Complete | 6.00 / 9.00 |
| Continuing Education | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Shared Facilities | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Inter-Campus Collaboration | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Building Design and Construction | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Building Operations and Maintenance | Complete | 1.59 / 5.00 |
| Water Use | Complete | 4.18 / 7.00 |
| Ecologically Managed Grounds | Complete | 0.51 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use | Complete | 1.06 / 10.00 |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Complete | 8.29 / 16.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Service Procurement | Complete | 2.32 / 8.00 |
| Food Recovery | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Procurement System | Complete | 0.40 / 7.00 |
| Purchased Goods | Complete | 0.65 / 4.00 |
| Materials Management | Complete | 3.25 / 4.00 |
| Waste Generation and Recovery | Complete | 1.45 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Fleet | Complete | 0.02 / 2.00 |
| Commute Modal Split | Complete | 3.42 / 6.00 |
| Air Travel | Complete | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Coordination | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Commitments and Planning | Complete | 5.33 / 6.00 |
| Institutional Governance | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Investment Program | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Investment Holdings | Complete | 1.34 / 6.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Climate | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Racial and Ethnic Representation | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Gender Parity | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Affordability and Access | Complete | 1.25 / 3.00 |
| Student Success | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Health, Safety and Wellbeing | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Employee Rights | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Pay Equity and Living Wage | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Research Inventory | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Community Engagement Assessment | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Trademark Licensing Monitoring and Verification | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Coolfood Pledge | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Red Listed Foods | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Sustainable Dining Recognition | Complete | 0.50 / 1.00 |
| Avoided Spend | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Sustainable Procurement Recognition | Complete | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Zero Waste Certification | Complete | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Bicycle Friendly Recognition | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Electric Vehicle Infrastructure | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Shared Mobility Program | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Sustainability Projects Fund | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Sustainability-Equity Coordination | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Wellness Recognition | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
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