The Office of Sustainability works to improve Boston College's sustainability through its work in the following areas: education and outreach, landscape and natural features, supporting LEED-certified buildings, and waste reduction and recycling.
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Photo by Office of Communication
The Office of Communication has recently published a story about sustainability on BC's campus. This story provides information on our efforts as a school to enhance sustainable practices. Click the image to read the full article by听Alix Hackett.听
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LEED Certified Silver 245 Beacon St.
The university has made a commitment to have all newly constructed buildings be certified as LEED Silver or greater. 245 Beacon St. is our newest LEED-certified building with a Silver rating. View the building's scorecard on the United States Green Building Council website听
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Fulton Beehive
The Office of Sustainability manages a beehive on the rooftop of Fulton Hall, donated by Fred and Donna Seigel, that provides habitats to bees and annual honey harvesting.听 Thanks to the gracious gift from the Jenks Leadership program, class of 2020, and the Office of Sustainability, we have a Beehive Cam that monitors the honey bee habitat.
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Boston College Sustainability Map
Curious about where our Boston College sustainable initiatives are located? Explore the area with our 集美麻豆Sustainability Map! This map has locations marked for sites including LEED Certified buildings, the university garden, and more.
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Sustainable video team.
The Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with Media Services, has created videos showcasing some of our campus's sustainable initiatives. Our video team is Vasilia Kavadas, Graduate Student Program Assistant '24, Grace Healy, Student Intern '23, Tyler DiFiore, Student Intern '23, and Lauren Dadekian, Undergraduate Student Intern '24.听
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LEED Certified Silver 245 Beacon St.
Yes, 集美麻豆does have a University Garden managed by the Real Food Club. Click on the link for more information. Happy Gardening!