AASHE
Higher EducationPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
AASHE is a nonprofit organization serving higher education with a mission to advance sustainability by fostering a diverse community that shares ideas and best practices. It provides campus stakeholders—administrators, faculty, staff, and students—with thought leadership, knowledge resources, and professional development opportunities, along with a framework to demonstrate the value and competitive edge created by sustainability initiatives. The organization defines sustainability in inclusive terms that include human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for future generations. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, AASHE operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its institutional membership comprises every individual at a member institution, reflecting broad campus-wide engagement. In 2024, AASHE released STARS 3.0, the latest version of its Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, underscoring its role in providing a standardized framework for assessing campus sustainability efforts.