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STARS Platinum rating
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
Colleges assess and share their sustainability efforts.
Over 900 organizations have earned this certification worldwide.
Key Strengths
- Highest tier of the most widely adopted sustainability rating system in higher education
- Comprehensive framework covering academics, operations, engagement, and planning
- Transparent, publicly accessible reporting fosters accountability and peer benchmarking
- Flexible credit system allows institutions to pursue credits aligned with their capacity
- Drives continuous improvement through iterative reporting cycles
- Recognized by hundreds of institutions globally, enabling meaningful peer comparison
Ideal For
STARS Platinum is best suited for colleges and universities that have deeply embedded sustainability into their institutional culture, operations, and academics, and want formal recognition of their leadership. It is ideal for sustainability directors, campus operations teams, and senior administrators at institutions ready to benchmark comprehensively and publicly demonstrate top-tier performance.
Target Audiences
Relevant Roles
Industries
Alignment & Recognition
Accrediting Body
Recognized By
- "Sustainability Tracking
- Assessment & Rating System (STARS) "
Scope
Overview
Requirements & Verification
Renewal & Compliance
Impact & Outcomes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
Certification
English
2009
900
Available
How to Display This Recognition
Certification Details
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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)Last verified Mar 10, 2026