The University of Chicago Sustainability

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This website serves as a portal to the wide variety of activities, initiatives, and programs that support environmental sustainability. We invite all members of our community to take full advantage of the resources listed here, develop new ideas, and enhance environmental sustainability

For many years, students, faculty, other academic personnel, and staff at the University of Chicago have engaged in important discussions, research, and action around a broad array of environmental sustainability topics. We celebrate the diversity of perspectives and ideas represented in the interdisciplinary work of our scholars through the Program on the Global Environment, at our national laboratories, and across the campus. We believe these efforts will broaden scientific understanding, offer a critical perspective, and advance dialogue beyond the boundaries of campus.

As a university, we seek to advance these efforts and to develop innovative ways to use our resources wisely. While much of our institutional work is led by the Sustainability Council and Facilities Services, the participation of all interested members of the University community is encouraged.