Partner Profile

Furman University
Location	Greenville, SC
Organization Type	Education (Higher)
Percentage Green Power	4%
Organization-wide Purchase	Yes
Environmental Web Page
Partner Profile Furman University is an undergraduate, liberal arts university in Greenville, South Carolina. Furman wants to be the national leader among liberal arts colleges committed to sustainability, both educationally and operationally. Furman's environmental initiatives touch upon many areas of campus life, including the construction of South Carolina's first LEED-certified building; increased visibility for student activities such as the Eco-Cottage and biodiesel production; and the development of a curricular concentration in Environmental Studies. In addition, the University is purchasing renewable energy certificates to match a portion of the campus' power needs and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.