Our Mission

To inspire and catalyze higher education to accelerate the transition towards a just & sustainable world.

Our Vision

We envision a just & sustainable world in which higher education:

• prepares students to be responsible citizens who understand sustainability challenges and are ready to address them in their careers and personal lives;
• is a broadly accessible engine of social mobility that lifts up marginalized and under-resourced people;
• ensures student and employee wellbeing;
• operates as a model for sustainability; and
• collaborates with local communities to generate and implement sustainable solutions.

Policies & Guidelines

We are committed to modeling sustainability across our operations and activities. AASHE defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods and a better world for all generations. We operationalize this commitment through sustainable practices that address the organization’s environmental, social and economic impacts.