“As a leading public research and flagship university, we have the responsibility to our campus community, the state we serve and society at large to commit to actions that will lead to a more sustainable future."
—University of Utah President Taylor Randall, who re-signed the Commitment in 2021
The University of Utah is a signatory to the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitments, which demonstrates the university’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 and its dedication to developing knowledge, research, and best practices for climate mitigation and adaptation. Resolutions approved by both the Student Senate and Academic Senate supported the commitment.
The Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitments are a multi-year effort that include specific requirements and annual campus greenhouse gas inventories.