SLC recognized as a top performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index 

St. Lawrence College (SLC) has been recognized as a Top Performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, a publication that recognizes top performers in Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE’s) STARS rankings. This reporting framework for colleges and universities is used to measure and report on their sustainability performance in 13 impact areas. 
 
This year SLC has been recognized as one the top performing institutions within the STARS reporting framework based on institution type. SLC is listed in the top performers in the Associate and Short Cycle Institutions category where 27 associate institutions were considered and eight institutions in the 2.2 reporting category were selected for overall excellence in their commitment to sustainability.   
 
"St. Lawrence College is committed to furthering sustainability in all areas, and we take great pride in being recognized by AASHE,” said Glenn Vollebregt, SLC President and CEO. “This recognition is a result of hard work and dedication from several SLC teams, including Paulina Szlachta and the Sustainability team, and from commitment shown across our community. I want to extend my appreciation for the many ways the SLC community engages to support our efforts in the area of sustainability.” 
 
SLC earned a spot as a Top Performer in the 2025 rankings based on its cumulative performance in six categories: Academics, Engagement, Operations, Planning and Administration, and Innovation and Leadership. SLC’s commitment to integrating sustainability in curriculums and research and to ensuring that students and staff at SLC have the opportunity to further sustainability initiatives and engage in sustainability efforts.  
 
The college is improving its sustainability practices by reducing emissions, enhancing recycling processes, and responsibly managing the biodiversity of its outdoor spaces. SLC also integrates sustainability considerations into its decision-making by following United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals, engaging and collaborating with its campus communities on green initiatives. SLC is proud of its work in sustainability and eager to build upon this environmental progress.   
 
“On behalf of all of us at AASHE, I congratulate SLC for its recognition as a Top Performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index,” applauded AASHE’s Executive Director, Meghan Fay Zahniser. “This achievement underscores not only your institution’s dedication to advancing sustainability, but also the resilience of higher education at a time of significant global and societal challenges. Your progress serves as inspiration for students, staff, and faculty everywhere who are working to integrate sustainability into their daily lives and professional practice. Together, the collective achievements of all STARS participants illustrate the power of higher education to drive solutions at scale and to model the leadership needed for a more sustainable future.” 
 
St. Lawrence College’s STARS report is publicly available on the STARS website.  
 
For media inquiries or further information, please contact: 
 
Monika Urbanski 
Senior Manager of Resources, Data Quality & Publications 
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 
monika.urbanski@aashe.org  
 
About St. Lawrence College 
St. Lawrence College is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples; we are grateful to live and learn on these lands. With campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall, SLC delivers education and training that meets the needs of community, industry, and employers. The College prepares students to succeed in the global economy through relevant, practical programs and experiential learning opportunities. SLC programs include diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, apprenticeships, micro-credentials and life-long learning opportunities. Everyone belongs in the SLC community with more than 125,000 alumni in 75 countries around the world. 
  
About STARS 
The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS®) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS was developed by AASHE with broad participation from the higher education community. The credits included in STARS span the breadth of higher education sustainability and are organized into four categories: Academics, Engagement, Operations, and Planning & Administration. All reports are publicly accessible on the STARS website. For more information, visit stars.aashe.org.  
  
About AASHE 
AASHE empowers higher education administrators, faculty, staff, and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders. We work with and for higher education to ensure that our world’s future leaders are motivated and equipped to solve sustainability challenges. For more information, visit www.aashe.org. Follow AASHE on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, formerly Twitter.