Transportation significantly impacts our environment and air quality. University-owned vehicles, as well as employee and student commuting and air travel, account for nearly 20 percent of the total greenhouse gas emissions tracked by the university. Together we can reduce the U’s emissions contribution from transportation through efforts to decrease commuting trips in single-occupant vehicles. What […]
Read MoreU Drive Electric and U Community Solar are the University of Utah’s innovative and unique solutions for engaging with the greater community in local clean energy and encouraging positive impacts on the environment and society. These programs demonstrate the University’s commitment to air quality local power issues, both on campus and in the community. Fostering […]
Read MoreStudents are a catalyst for change and action. The Sustainability Office supports several students groups that have missions to improve the lives of our campus and community. Get Involved
Read MoreThe Sustainability Office and partners, including the Sustainability & Energy Management Office, track and report progress toward achieving campus goals of environmental stewardship, home-grown innovations, and prosperity for future generations. In addition to telling stories about University of Utah efforts on the Sustainable Utah blog, the Sustainability Office also publishes regular reports. Reporting on Progress […]
Read MoreOur mission is to engage the campus community in ecologically sound and just food systems through garden-based experience, education and research. The Edible Campus Gardens create a living, learning laboratory environment on campus. During the growing season, we harvest a wide variety of vegetables and greens to donate to the Feed U Pantry. Since 1996, […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah and the highest levels of administration have committed our campus to achieving carbon neutrality and to integrating sustainable practices that foster new, clean energy, local food, better transit, and responsible living through innovations that are prosperous for our campus and community Our Commitments Climate Commitment In 2008, the University of Utah […]
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