The CoES serves all ACG entities (Deree – Pierce – Alba) and supports academic programs. Established in 2011, CoES connects academic offerings with research, initiatives and operations on Campus.

It is connected with the Environmental Studies Program and the Biomedical Sciences, under the Department of Science and Mathematics. Sustainability elements are incorporated and taught in most courses of the two Programs, while they are served by four (4) recently renovated Labs. The CoES is also linked with the International Honors Program (IHP) course ‘Greening the Campus.’

ACG is the only academic institution in Greece to have received a STARS Gold Rating by the internationally acclaimed US AASHE [Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education] in recognition of its best practices in five categories: Academics, Engagement, Operations, Planning & Administration and Innovation & Leadership. The Center of Excellence in Sustainability works within the academic, civic and private sectors to promote environmental awareness, education for sustainable development and sustainability research on campus and beyond; coordinate educational programs and activities while promoting experiential learning; facilitate faculty and student collaboration between disciplines, connect with other stakeholders and actors in the wider community in collaboration and coordination with the Office of Public Affairs.

Learn more about the CoES here.