Sustainability goals students actually participate in
PaceLeaf bridges the gap between campus sustainability commitments and student behavior — making active, sustainable choices feel rewarding, social, and fun.
What universities get from PaceLeaf
Engage Students in Sustainability
Turn sustainability goals from policy statements into lived experiences. Students earn rewards for choices that align with your campus values.
Advance Campus Sustainability Goals
Transportation is a major source of campus emissions. PaceLeaf gives you real data on student and faculty commuting modal shift.
STARS & Sustainability Reporting
PaceLeaf data can contribute to AASHE STARS reporting, ACUPCC commitments, and other sustainability benchmarking frameworks.
Intramural Sustainability Competitions
Run residence hall vs. residence hall or department vs. department sustainable commuting challenges. Build campus culture and spirit.
Activate Bike & Transit Programs
If your campus has bike-share, safe cycling routes, or transit subsidies — PaceLeaf amplifies awareness and adoption with direct incentives.
Research Partnerships
Partner with our team for joint research on behavior change, sustainable mobility incentives, and community health impacts.
Sample university programs
These illustrate what's possible. We work with each campus partner to design the right program for your community.
Zero-Car Campus Challenge
Run a semester-long challenge: students who go car-free for their commute earn progressively larger rewards. Track participation and modal shift in real time.
First-Year Sustainability Onboarding
Introduce first-year students to campus sustainability culture through PaceLeaf — download the app, complete your first sustainable commute, earn a welcome reward.
Research & Data Partnership
Work with PaceLeaf's data team (with full IRB and privacy protocols) to study commuting behavior, incentive effectiveness, and campus mobility patterns.
Start a campus partnership
Tell us about your university and we'll reach out within 3 business days.
University questions
Can PaceLeaf integrate with our existing student apps or LMS?
We're building integration capabilities. For initial partnerships, PaceLeaf operates as a standalone app. Contact us to discuss what integrations matter most for your campus.
How do you handle student privacy?
Student data is handled under the same privacy principles as all PaceLeaf users. We comply with FERPA as an education technology vendor. Individual student data is never shared with the university without explicit student consent.
Does PaceLeaf work for commuter students and on-campus students?
Both. Commuter students earn points for getting to campus sustainably. On-campus students earn for walking around campus, biking to off-campus errands, and participating in community eco-actions.
What's the cost for universities?
We're developing university pricing. Early partner universities will receive favorable rates. Contact us to discuss your campus size and goals.
Ready to build a more sustainable campus?
Join PaceLeaf's early university partner program and shape sustainability culture for your students.
PaceLeaf is in early development. No commitment required to join the waitlist.