Laurie Hurley

Tufts University Recommendations

This document presents the recommendations of the Tufts Divestment Working Group, addressing three key areas for the university: divestment from fossil fuel companies, the establishment of a Sustainability Fund, and other institutional actions to address climate change. While the majority of the working group recommended against immediate fossil fuel divestment due to potential financial impacts on the endowment, a minority opinion suggested a phased divestment over five years. The report recommends establishing a Sustainability Fund with careful consideration of its structure and spending rules, and further actions such as informing federal and state representatives on climate policy, assessing curriculum and research on climate change, and promoting collective action among university leaders on sustainability issues.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.