Penn Climate & Sustainability FY25 Progress Report
Penn has just unveiled the Climate & Sustainability Action Plan 4.0 – FY25 Progress Report. For the first time ever, the report showcases detailed achievements not only on our main campus but also across Penn Medicine, Morris Arboretum & Gardens, New Bolton Center, and our extensive real estate portfolio. This milestone reflects Penn’s commitment to sustainability across every corner of the University.
On the main campus, net emissions fell by 4.5% between FY24 and FY25 and have dropped by 49% since FY09. FY25 achievements by the numbers include:
- YOY Net Emissions Reductions: 9,215 MTCDE* (equal to 1,200+ homes’ annual energy use)
- Air Travel Carbon Offsets:12,218 MTCDE*
- Environment-Related Courses: 330+
- New Academic Hires with Climate or Sustainability Expertise: 19
- LEED-Certified Projects: 55
- Regional Procurement Spend: $702M
- Philadelphia Procurement Spend: $467M
- Landfill Diversion Rate: 33%
Electric Vehicle Fleet: 50
*MTCDE = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
Last Updated:
January 6, 2026