Facilities Services Department and project design teams are committed to following the Colorado College sustainable guidelines and processes. The strategic program states that the college serves as a "model of environmental stewardship and innovation by advancing both the study and the practice of sustainability."

The college strives to reflect innovation in the application and evolution of sustainability practices related both to the built environment and to the management of College resources.

• Facility Life-Cycle Design Guidelines for Sustainability
• Sustainable Operations & Maintenance Guidelines Manual
• Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines
• Office of Sustainability
• Trash, Recycling, & Compost Guidelines