Since its founding in 2012, Knox’s Office of Sustainability has been a dynamic force on campus, leading the College in its efforts to be a more sustainable and resilient community. With the creation of the College’s first Sustainability & Resiliency Action Plan, Sustainability at Knox looks to the future, creating a comprehensive and holistic approach to integrating sustainability into Knox’s academics, operations, and community engagement.
With the official title, The Plan for a Vibrant and Sustainable Campus: Sustainability & Resilience Action Plan 2025-2030, the plan “reflects what the Knox community identifies as key areas where the College can make the biggest sustainability impact,” shared Bradley Nolden, general counsel and vice president for administration, and Kristina Hope, director of sustainability and resiliency initiatives, in the plan’s introductory letter. Nolden and Hope served as co-chairs of the Sustainability Working Group, made up of Knox faculty, staff, and students, that developed the plan over the course of a year.
“The Plan for a Vibrant and Sustainable Campus provides us with a thoughtfully constructed roadmap that builds on the tremendous work of so many students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members over recent years,” said President C. Andrew McGadney.
The action plan identifies 10 key themes that will guide Knox over the next three to five years to address the complex challenges facing sustainability efforts. Collaboration is key to the plan’s success. “The Sustainability Working Group will continue to coordinate efforts and innovative ideas to implement this plan, to track and monitor our progress, and to work together as a community to become a more sustainable, resilient, and thriving campus,” shared Nolden and Hope.