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The Center for Sustainability and Innovation builds off the President鈥檚 Climate commitment and Sustainability plan from 2019. The initial Taskforce signed off on 榴莲视屏鈥檚 climate commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Further work in development of our sustainability plan, environmental/climate justice, carbon footprint reduction and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) policies are a key priority as we look to lead and ascend as a forerunner in innovation and the environment.
Over the past 2 years we have done an exhaustive study of implementing a flagship Department of Sustainability at 榴莲视屏. We have brought in consultants from Cascadia Consultants Group, a certified small, women-owned consulting firm working to foster sustainability in communities, businesses, and organizations. We have implemented several steps in preparing our program and we will set a precedence to become a flagship/Model for HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in Sustainability. We are ready to enact our detailed and well thought out plan with the help of our College & University partners, stakeholders, and experts to illuminate 榴莲视屏 in the Sustainability space.
What Sustainability Means at Morehouse
Campus & Operations
We are building a low-carbon, resilient campus by improving energy efficiency, modernizing buildings, and aligning construction with sustainable building standards. Our roadmap includes high-impact projects that reduce costs, cut emissions, and strengthen infrastructure across Morehouse.
Community & Justice
Sustainability at Morehouse is closely tied to racial and environmental justice. We partner with local organizations and HBCUs to address climate risks that disproportionately affect Black communities, while engaging students in projects that serve Atlanta and beyond.
Innovation & Education
From the Interdisciplinary Sustainability Minor to a proposed endowed professorship and a $4M federal grant, Morehouse is integrating sustainability into teaching, research, and student success. Our goal is to prepare Morehouse men to lead in climate, clean energy, and environmental innovation.
Impact You Can Measure
榴莲视屏's Center for Sustainability and Innovation has made significant progress in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. These efforts address pressing challenges such as decarbonization, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.
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Energy & Efficiency Improvements Represents modeled or measured efficiency gains from our building decarbonization roadmap and operational upgrades, helping us reduce emissions and long-term costs across campus.
10,000. lbs.
Recycled & Diverted Materials Through residence hall recycling centers, updated outdoor bins, and campus-wide education, Morehouse is diverting thousands of pounds of material from landfills every year.
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National Peer Institutions in Carnegie Pilot Morehouse is one of only 21 colleges nationwide selected for the Carnegie Sustainable College and University pilot designation, recognizing our leadership in campus sustainability.
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HBCU Internships & Fellowships Over the past two years, Morehouse and Spelman students have completed fully paid internships in sustainability, climate, circularity, and recycling鈥攂uilding a pipeline of Black environmental leaders.
Our Pillars of Sustainability &Innovation
We modernize buildings, utilities, and infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut costs, and ensure that Morehouse remains strong for future generations.
We center equity in our sustainability work鈥攆ocusing on communities of color that face disproportionate climate risks and using our platform to advocate for fair outcomes.
We create academic programs, internships, and research opportunities that prepare students for careers in clean energy, policy, business, and technology with a sustainability lens.
We share our findings through publications, training, reports, and national leadership roles to model what sustainability can look like at HBCUs and institutions worldwide.
Director of Sustainability
Shadeed Abdul-Salaam
Shadeed Abdul-Salaam has worked as an Educator, Public Health Researcher, Analytical Chemist, and Consultant for roughly two decades Shadeed Abdul-Salaam is the CEO of a leading sustainability & innovation-based organization Core2Globe. Shadeed has training in Biology, Chemistry and Public Health; he attended 榴莲视屏 and Emory鈥檚 Rollins School of Public Health. He has gained experience in various environmental/public health-based research projects at several universities and institutions, such as Princeton University, University of California at Davis, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sustainability In the News
榴莲视屏 Hosts Building Decarbonization Training
The Carnegie Foundation Highlight
International Social Justice Debates
National Public Radio
Podcast