Pennsylvania State University
Green Education Ranking
#48
About Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University, a multi-campus, land-grant, public research institution, serves students globally while fostering individuals and communities through comprehensive programs encompassing teaching, research, and service. Its educational mission spans undergraduate, graduate, professional, continuing, and extension education, delivered through both traditional and distance learning formats. The university's instructional offerings benefit from the diverse talents, expertise, and creativity of its faculty, students, and staff. Through a commitment to discovery-driven, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research, Penn State contributes to human and economic development, global understanding, and professional advancement across various fields. As Pennsylvania's land-grant university, Penn State prioritizes accessibility to education and public service, serving the citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond. Collaborative endeavors with partners worldwide further enhance the generation, integration, application, and dissemination of knowledge for the betterment of society.
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% |