California Institute of Technology
Green Education Ranking
#29
About California Institute of Technology
Caltech stands as a globally renowned institute for science and engineering, rallying some of the brightest intellects and cutting-edge technologies to unravel fundamental scientific inquiries and address urgent societal issues. With a mission to explore the depths of the cosmos and understand Earth's dynamics, the Institute oversees NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), orchestrating missions to study our solar system's planets and monitor changes on our home planet. In addition, Caltech administers significant research facilities such as the Seismological Laboratory and a network of astronomical observatories worldwide, including the Palomar and W. M. Keck Observatories. Notably, it co-founded and co-manages the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), which detects gravitational waves. As an independent and privately supported institution, Caltech's campus spans 124 acres in Pasadena, California.
About World Green University Ranking
World
Green University Ranking 2024 is a
scholarly acknowledgment of educational
institutions standing at the forefront of
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and
leading the Green Education Transformation
(Education 6.0).
World Green University Ranking classifies
universities based on the six pillars of the
Holistic Green Education Framework, including
leadership governance, curriculum, innovation,
facilities, human capital, and community
partnerships.
The methodology employed in our Green Education Ranking is designed relying on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework. Each pillar contributes to the institution’s overall score, with a carefully assigned weight reflecting its significance in fostering sustainability. The total weight of the six pillars collectively amounts to 100%, signifying a balanced evaluation across critical dimensions of Green Education. Within each pillar, various standards are carefully assessed, with weights ranging between 1 and 2, emphasizing the varying importance of each criterion. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
| # | Six Pillars of Green Education Framework (6Gs). | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Educational Leadership | 14% |
| 2 | Green Curriculum | 17% |
| 3 | Green Innovation and Research | 19% |
| 4 | Green Facilities | 15% |
| 5 | Green Human Capital | 19% |
| 6 | Green Communities | 16% |
| Total | 100% |