Rising to the challenge
Exeter is dedicated to engaging our entire community about the challenges posed by climate change, and to empowering our students to become future environmental leaders. It is with this duty in mind that we publish the Academy's first sustainability and climate action plan, Building from Strength Toward a Zero Carbon Future.
Our plan is guided by a renewed mission statement and three overarching goals:
- Ensure that every student graduates from Exeter with a fundamental understanding of the principles of sustainability and the issues posed by climate change.
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (2005 baseline) 75% by 2031 and achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Integrate principles of sustainability into all Exeter programs and operations.
If Exeter is to create a truly sustainable campus and meet our responsibilities to future generations, we must set ambitious goals that match the urgency and scope of the climate crisis.
Read our plan
The Academy's first comprehensive sustainability and climate action plan.
What we're doing
Our Mission & Our Progress
A renewed environmental mission statement provides our community a clear path to follow. See how we're doing.
Education and Outreach
Our curricular and experiential learning programs provide opportunities to explore the issues of sustainability and climate change in the classroom and in the field.
School Operations
Consideration of the environment influences nearly all aspects of school life. The Academy has integrated sustainable principles into all our programs and operations.
Chart a course
The Academy Woodlands are home to over 7 miles of trails for hiking and biking.
Course
Human Populations & Resource Consumption
In this course students consider human impact on the environment.
We need to take care of our one planet. All of us have a role to play. Exonians can help find answers to our greatest challenges, and can help lead the way.”Principal Bill Rawson ’71; P’08
Excycle at Exeter
The Exeter Bulletin
May 1
For the sustainable future
Exeter releases its first sustainability and climate action plan.
More to explore
The Exeter Bulletin
A conversation with PEA's sustainability education coordinator
Exeter Today
Nurturing nature and community
Meet our team
Warren Biggins — Manager of Sustainability and Natural Resources
Patrick Kelly — Sustainability Education Coordinator
Contact: sustainabilitypea@exeter.edu
Environmental Stewardship Committee
The Environmental Stewardship Committee meets twice a month during the school year and is comprised of: Warren Biggins, Manager of Sustainability & Natural Resources; Patrick Kelly, Religion Instructor & Sustainability Education Coordinator; Jason BreMiller, English Instructor; Sydnee Goddard, Science Instructor; Betsy Stevens, Science Instructor; Heather Taylor, Campus Planner and Architect, and Melinda Leonard, Director of Dining Services.
