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In April 2021, UC San Diego earned its fourth Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking Assessment Rating System (STARS) Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements. Only 170 colleges and universities worldwide have this distinction. The STARS report provides details about UC San Diego’s sustainability efforts across all areas, including academics and co-curricular programming for students, research, operations and on- and off-campus engagement.
Building the First 100% Electric University Distribution Fleet
Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions Logistics' Carbon Neutral Last Mile initiative continues to gain momentum and remains on track to meet the university’s carbon neutrality and clean energy goal to emit net zero greenhouse gasses from its vehicle fleet by 2025.
UC 2020 Annual Report
The 17th Annual Report on Sustainable Practices highlights the University of California’s comprehensive sustainability program achievements over the past year.
Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the Sustainability Resource Center is closed, we are working remotely and finding new, innovative ways to connect with students, staff, faculty and community members through social media and virtual meetings and events. We will work with our partners in Environment, Health & Safety, University Center and Associated Students to develop practical COVID-19 mitigation strategies and protocols that comply with state, county and university safety guidelines if our office reopens in the fall.
empowering the campus and community to create a sustainable future
UC San Diego strives to find solutions that help protect our planet. Explore what we’re doing and how you can get involved.
Green Programs
Green Labs
The Green Labs program helps laboratories reduce their footprints without compromising research quality or safety while improving efficiency.
Green Office
The Green Office Certification program helps campus offices promote resource conservation and recognizes their leadership in sustainability.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
“We believe that true excellence is achieved through productive relationships among people of diverse perspectives, as defined by UC San Diego’s Principles of Community.“ Learn more about UC San Diego Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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