Hi Tigers,
Help raise environmental awareness throughout Sustainability Awareness Week!
In 2007, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg set the ambitious goal of reducing the city’s total greenhouse emissions 30% by 2030. He challenged 17 hospitals and universities, including FIT, to achieve this goal as quickly as possible.
In 2011, FIT was the first institution to meet the goal of a 30% reduction in carbon emissions. As of 2016, the college has achieved a 46% reduction, with a goal of a 50% reduction by 2025.
FIT accomplished this by updating the college’s heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems. Installing 16,000 energy-efficient light fixtures with occupancy sensors also made a big impact. Efficient hot water heaters, refrigerators, washer/dryers, windows, and even elevator controls reduce the college’s carbon footprint as well.
FIT continues to see improved energy efficiency by investing in cutting-edge climate-control systems for The Museum at FIT, the Gladys Marcus Library, and the residence halls.
Contribute to a greener campus and check out this week’s events, such as the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) info session and a Vegan Designer Panel with PETA. A full list of events can be found here.
Meli B