The Ivy+ Sustainability Collaborative exists to strengthen the impact of higher‑education sustainability efforts through shared learning, data transparency, and coordinated action. As a network of 30 leading research institutions, our purpose is to create a collective platform where universities can accelerate climate solutions more effectively together than any one institution could alone.
We serve as a forum for identifying emerging sustainability trends, anticipating challenges, and supporting evidence‑based decision‑making across campuses.
By fostering strong relationships among peer institutions and providing a space for open dialogue, resource‑sharing, and collaborative problem‑solving, the "Collaborative" works to advance sustainability across campuses and contribute to broader climate leadership in the sector.
Thirty leading research institutions collaborate to forecast emerging trends, share best practices, and accelerate climate solutions across higher education — strengthening strategic decision‑making at the campus and sector level
Sustainability directors, analysts, and operational specialists come together to exchange insights that help shape institutional policies and guide strategic climate action.
Through joint reports, shared case studies, and trend forecasting, Ivy+ provides senior leadership with timely, actionable sustainability intelligence that informs institutional choices.
Our work centers on developing shared solutions that scale beyond individual campuses. We do this through:
We employ a committee‑based model, bringing together experts from member institutions to anticipate and act on emerging challenges in higher‑education sustainability.
Members openly exchange proven approaches, innovations, and lessons learned—helping each institution refine its own sustainability strategy and accelerate impact.
We benchmark progress and illuminate opportunities by sharing data and reporting across institutions, strengthening transparency and supporting evidence‑based decision‑making.