California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) acknowledges that climate change is a real and urgent crisis requiring local and global action. As an institution of higher education, we recognize the vital role we play to teach, engage, research, lead, and innovate to address the climate crisis. Performing in that capacity effectively requires the university to establish ambitious goals to reduce emissions and to take immediate action toward achieving those goals.
To do this, CSUCI adopted its first Climate Action Plan in early 2023, setting an ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2040, five years ahead of the target for the state of California. The plan identifies 43 recommended actions and outlines goals to reduce the university’s contribution to climate change.
Read CSUCI's Climate Action Plan
Climate Action Goal
Reduce net greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2040.
Supporting Goals
- Source 90% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce water consumption 10% below 2019 levels by 2030.
- Divert 70% of waste from landfill by 2030.
- Divert 80% of waste from landfill by 2040
- Electrify 100% of small off-road engine equipment by 2035.
- Transition 50% of all light-duty fleet vehicles to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by 2035.
- Transition 100% of heavy-duty fleet vehicles to ZEV by 2045.
Guiding Strategies
- Decarbonize Energy & Transportation by improving access for pedestrians and transit riders, incentivizing zero emission transportation and multiple occupancy vehicle trips, and transitioning away from carbon-intensive energy sources.
- Reduce Energy Use by improving efficiency and reducing demand for energy.
- Energy Storage by storing excess solar energy to extend availability of renewable energy, increase resilience, decrease reliance on the power grid, and provide renewable backup power.
- Engagement and Culture by educating the campus and community about climate change to empower individuals to engage with solutions and embed climate justice and sustainability in the campus culture.
- Monitor and Adjust by tracking progress and updating strategies to reflect emerging solutions to achieve the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality.
Climate Action Progress
Check out our progress on the actions proposed in the Climate Action Plan by visiting our Climate Action Tracking Sheet.