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“Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our times, and the University of Chicago is committed to making a positive impact on this complex problem. Taking action to cut the University’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 is one of the ways we are applying the expertise of our community to build a more sustainable future.”
— President Paul Alivisatos

2020–2022 Sustainability Plan Update

In 2020, the University of Chicago established a more ambitious goal to reduce its absolute greenhouse emissions by 50% by 2030.  Energy consumption in campus buildings has the largest impact on University greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to more than 70% of the University’s annual greenhouse gas emissions. View the 2020–2022 Sustainability Plan Update.

The University of Chicago Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan (FY2022–FY2030)

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