Sustainability at Facilities Management
Facilities Management supports Colorado State University’s sustainability goals through efficient buildings, responsible water use, waste reduction, data-informed planning, and campus partnerships that help create a more resilient future.
Explore Sustainability Areas
Supporting sustainability through everyday campus operations
Sustainability is built into many areas of Facilities Management work, from maintaining high-performing buildings and managing campus utilities to supporting recycling, water conservation, grounds stewardship, and long-term campus planning.
Campus-wide conservation
Supporting responsible use of water, energy, materials, and campus resources.
Building performance
Improving efficiency through maintenance, upgrades, controls, and system optimization.
Waste reduction
Helping reduce landfill waste through recycling, reuse, composting, and education.
Sustainability Areas
Explore the primary ways Facilities Management supports sustainability across campus.
Buildings & Energy
Efficient buildings, system upgrades, and smarter operations that reduce campus resource use.
Water Stewardship
Conservation strategies, irrigation efficiency, and responsible water management across campus.
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Programs that support recycling, reuse, composting, and landfill diversion.
Grounds & Landscapes
Sustainable grounds practices that support beautiful, resilient, and resource-conscious outdoor spaces.
Reports & Progress
Plans, reports, and measurable progress that support CSU’s sustainability goals.
Get Involved
Ways students, faculty, staff, and visitors can support sustainability efforts across campus.
Sustainability in Action
Facilities Management helps translate university sustainability goals into everyday campus operations. This work includes maintaining efficient building systems, supporting responsible water use, reducing waste streams, improving outdoor spaces, and planning for long-term campus needs.
Sustainability is not a single project. It is part of how campus operates, improves, and prepares for the future.
Questions About Sustainability at Facilities Management?
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