Mission
The Office of Sustainability is committed to establishing the University of Utah as a leader in working towards a more sustainable future for the University campus and the broader Utah community.
Our vision is to create a culture of sustainability, shared by campus and surrounding communities, that builds upon the University’s mission to facilitate active and responsible citizenship in the realms of human health, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic progress.
In recognizing that universities play a key role in preparing future leaders of society, industry, government, and academia, the University of Utah is researching sustainability strategies, educating about sustainability principles, and serving as an example in applying those principles and strategies.
Goals
The Office of Sustainability facilitates sustainability initiatives by serving as an information clearing house while coordinating campus and community efforts. Uniting the many groups and individuals working on sustainability projects helps us move towards greater campus sustainability while sharing the knowledge we gain with other universities and the surrounding Utah community.
Our research, projects and events seek to
- Lead and coordinate sustainability initiatives
- Demonstrate sustainable behavior in operations and policy that supports a healthy community and learning environment
- Promote environmentally responsible practices
- Foster a culture and ethic of sustainability
- Create successful program models that can be replicated elsewhere