Office of Sustainability

The U ranks third in U.S. for renewable energy consumption. (Picture of solar panels)

The Office of Sustainability is committed to establishing the University of Utah as a leader in working toward a more sustainable future for our campus and the broader Utah community.


A Terrible Beauty: Walking the Tightrope of Our Times

Salt Lake City Bioneers logo

Chris Jordan, renowned filmmaker and artist will give a presentation on December 1 at 7 pm at the Dumke Auditorium in the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. 


Climate Action Plan

STARS bronze seal

Our office recently completed the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) process and received a Bronze rating for our overall sustainability efforts. Read our Climate Action Plan for more steps the University is working to take.


Get Involved

Edible Campus Gardens Steward Cameron McIntire cutting arugula.

Focus the U on Sustainability is taking place on campus from February 13-17, 2012.  Email the Outreach Coordinator to get involved.

Sustainability Events

Contact Info

Office of Sustainability

  • 801-585-9352

Share your Green Idea!

Have an idea to green campus? Apply to SCIF by October 24, 2011 and start making a difference.

Give To the U

 
Last Updated: 1/3/12