- The University Library Green Initiative Team creates the Green Library Guide
- The University establishes “Green Days” shutting down most campus buildings to save energy over year-end holidays
- Sustainability Division completes the Climate Action Plan
- USGBC Annual Conference: Cantor award
- Receives state approval to offer a Certificate of Advanced Study in Sustainable Enterprise
- Makes first appearance on the Sierra Club’s Cool School List
- Institutes a Sustainable Purchasing Policy
- Food Services purchases energy and water saving kitchen equipment
- Green Data Center is constructed and opened
- Ceases print production of Syracuse Record
- FixIt establishes a Sustainability Committee
- Hosts Green Campus Challenge Gathering with LeMoyne College
- Completes GHG inventory for 2008
- Conducts “Irish Today, Green Forever” program to promote recycling partnered with Residence Hall Association
- Presents SCUP-44, NACUBO Smart ad Sustainable Campuses Conference, NYAPPA annual conference, Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Coalition annual meeting, The Federation of New York Solid Waste Association, SU FixIt, SU South Side Innovation Center, Off-Campus Community Programs for Retired Persons through University College
- University named a leader by the Sustainable Endowments Institute
- Syracuse University Big East Conference Green Power Champion for 4th year in a row