Campus setting and infrastructure information provide the basic information of a university's commitment towards green environment through sustainability efforts. The aim of this category is to trigger a university to provide more space for greenery and in safeguarding environment.

Transportation system plays an important role on the carbon emission and pollutant level in university. Transportation policy to limit the number of motor vehicles in campus, the use of campus bus and bicycle will encourage a healthier environment. The pedestrian policy will encourage students and staff to walk around campus, and avoid using private vehicle. The use of environmentally friendly public transportation will decrease carbon footprint around campus.

This criteria is based on the thought that university has an important role in creating the new generation concern with sustainability issues.

Energy and Climate Change explores the application of renewable and efficient energy in university buildings as well as the level of knowledge about nature and energy resources.

The activities of a University’s staff and students on campus will generate a lot of waste. Thus, the activity of the processing and recycling of waste is a main factor in creating a green campus and sustainable environment.

Water use in campus is another important indicator in Greenmetric. The aim is that universities can decrease water usage, increase conservation program, and protect the habitat. Water conservation program, piped water use are among the criteria.