STARS Bronze rating
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
Join to track and improve campus sustainability efforts.
The STARS Bronze rating costs $1,200 USD, takes approximately 26 weeks, and requires around 200 hours of study. Over 1,000+ organizations have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $1,200 USD every 36 months.
Key Strengths
- Widely recognized framework across higher education institutions globally
- Comprehensive coverage of sustainability across academics, operations, and engagement
- Flexible credit system — institutions choose which credits to pursue
- Transparent public reporting builds institutional accountability
- Tiered structure (Bronze through Platinum) encourages continuous improvement
- Supported by AASHE staff review and collaborative revision process
Ideal For
STARS Bronze is best suited for colleges and universities that are beginning their sustainability journey and want a structured, transparent framework to benchmark and report their efforts. It is ideal for sustainability officers, campus administrators, and institutional leaders who want to demonstrate initial commitment to sustainability and build a foundation for future improvement toward higher STARS ratings.
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- "Sustainability Tracking
- Assessment & Rating System (STARS) "
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Certification
English
2007
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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)Last verified Mar 8, 2026