Sustainability Master Plan 2025

TECHNOLOGY

GOAL: Integrate technology-driven sustainability practices into university operations to drive cultural and behavioral changes and minimize environmental impact at Elon.

 

 

STRATEGIES

Progress updates will start in 2026. 

Actions for each strategy have been identified and will be prioritized on an annual basis by the implementation team.

S1 Digitization: Reduce hardware and supplies used for self-service printing by 80% compared to a 2024 baseline.

S2 Sourcing: Maintain technology sourcing from companies that support sustainable and environmentally conscious business practices, striving for Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold registered products when possible.

S3 Education & Outreach: Enhance sustainability information in Technology Guides for students, faculty and staff by 2028 and increase their awareness through annual communication, educational opportunities and workshops.