The Sustainability Office oversees the work of the Climate Action Plan and reducing our emissions through operations, education, and outreach. We are in the process of updating our plan to identifying our next goals and activities that will accelerate carbon neutrality and reward and deepen sustainability education collaboration.

If you have questions that are primarily related to outreach, education, or community engagement please contact the director. If you have questions related to energy management and emissions, please contact the energy manager. If you need support coordinating or collaborating on an event please contact our coordinator.


Sustainability Assistants

The Sustainability Assistant (STA) program is a work-study peer leader position for students dedicated to advancing sustainability at Carleton. STAs work with Facilities, Grounds, Residential Life, Bon Appetit, CCCE, the Environmental Advisory Committee, and any group that would like to further incorporate sustainability into their work. STAs focus on projects related to energy conservation, land management, waste management, food systems, sustainable policies and guidelines, publicity/outreach, events, data and reporting, and research.

Applications to be a Sustainability Assistant open up during spring term along with all other peer leader positions. Information about the position can be found on the Career Center’s Handshake page.

Outreach Team

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Simran Kadam ’23

Hi everyone! My name is Simran Kadam (she/her/hers) and I am a senior Environmental Studies Major with minors in Philosophy and Creative Writing. This is my third year working in the Staffice, and I am taking on the role of Sustainability Officer Manager and working on the Outreach Team. In previous years, I was heavily involved in revising Carleton’s Climate Action Plan, remodeling the Carleton Student Organic Farm, and planning Climate Action Week, in addition to a bunch of other cool projects. I am so excited to continue this important work!

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Elise Watt ’25

Hi! My name is Eli Watt (they/she) and I am a junior Environmental Studies major. As a member of the Food and Outreach Teams, I’m working to increase the variety of plant-based options in the dining hall, as well as advocate for ethical purchasing choices that center sustainability and farmworkers’ rights. In addition, I run the sustainability office’s website, Instagram page, and STA blog — go check them out!

Environmental Justice

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Grace Bassekle ’26

Hello! My name is Grace Bassekle (she/they) and I am a junior SOAN major. I am the sole member of the Environmental Justice team and my objective is to use storytelling to illustrate what sustainability means through an environmental justice lens. During my first year as a STA, I organized a round table series, worked on sharing individual sustainability stories, hosted an alum speaker, and wrote project proposals. I am so pleased to be a STA and excited for our future endeavors!

Food Team — in partnership with Bon Appétit & CCCE

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Elise Watt ’25

Hi! My name is Eli Watt (they/she) and I am a junior Environmental Studies major. As a member of the Food and Outreach Teams, I’m working to increase the variety of plant-based options in the dining hall, as well as advocate for ethical purchasing choices that center sustainability and farmworkers’ rights. In addition, I run the sustainability office’s website, Instagram page, and STA blog — go check them out!

Data & Energy Team

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Jeremy Fleishhacker ’23

Hi! My name is Jeremy (he/him) and I’m a senior physics major. I work for the Sustainability Office’s Energy Team and am currently working on retrofitting Carleton with all LED lights!

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Beck Woollen ’23
Hello! My name is Beck Woollen (he/him). I’m a member of the Class of 2023 with a major in Environmental Studies and a minor in Public Policy. As a member of the Data & Energy Team, I track energy consumption for different campus buildings using Atrius Building Insights. I have also been heavily involved in updating Carleton’s Climate Action Plan, publicizing Northfield’s Zero Waste Plan, STA student management, and developing a local carbon offset project.