Operations | Office of Sustainability

Sustainability reporting for operations

The STARS Operations (OP) credits span nine categories: Air & Climate, Buildings, Energy, Food & Dining, Grounds, Purchasing, Transportation, Waste, and Water. The University of Connecticut scored above average in this section, with a score of approximately 43 out of 72 (as of Nov. 2023). The Operations section of STARS connects to nearly all of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

Goal 2: Zero hunger
Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Goal 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Goal 13: Climate action
Goal 14: Life below water
Goal 15: Life on land

STARS: Operations (OP)

The University of Connecticut earned 60 percent of available points for the Operations category (42.73/72) for all Operations categories combined. The average university score is approximately 42 percent.

For the Operations (OP) credits, STARS recognizes member institutions that are achieving goals such as "reducing their greenhouse gas emissions," "improving the sustainability performance of their buildings," "supporting a sustainable food systems," maintaining campus grounds in a sustainable fashion, zero-waste, and more.