Board Adopts Ad Hoc Committee Report on Fossil Fuel Investments
The University will continue to phase out fossil fuel investments in the endowment, reaching zero by the year 2035.
6 Pitt Dining Locations Now Live Well Allegheny Restaurants
The University of Pittsburgh has achieved distinction for 6 dining locations as Live Well Allegheny Restaurants, an initiative to make Allegheny County a healthier place.
Year of Engagement Grant Helps Pitt Hydroponics Club Expand Urban Greenhouse in a Food Desert
A 2021 Year of Engagement Grant from the University will enable the Pitt Hydroponics Club and the Oasis Project to build its new greenhouse at Oasis Farm and Fishery in Homewood, complete with a microclimate that can produce food year-round.
Bigelow Boulevard Transformation: Reimagined Streetscape Now Open
Located between the William Pitt Union and the Cathedral of Learning, Bigelow Boulevard has reopened to pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles The Bigelow Block Transformation project included new accommodations for all modes of transportation to improve safety and efficiency. It has also enhanced the William Pitt Union’s grounds to be more accessible, sustainable, and accommodating for gatherings.
Bigelow Boulevard Transformation: Reimagined Streetscape Now Open
Located between the William Pitt Union and the Cathedral of Learning, Bigelow Boulevard has reopened to pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles The Bigelow Block Transformation project included new accommodations for all modes of transportation to improve safety and efficiency. It has also enhanced the William Pitt Union’s grounds to be more accessible, sustainable, and accommodating for gatherings.
New Sustainability Transcript Distinction Available to Recognize Focus In & Out of Classroom
Are you a student interested in Sustainability both in and outside of the classroom? Consider getting the new Sustainability Distinction to get “credit” for your sustainability focus in the classroom, on campus, and in our community!
Pitt Facilities’ Scott Bernotas Named to E+E 100
As head of Pitt Facilities, Scott Bernotas’s commitment to sustainability landed him on Environment + Energy Leader’s list of 100 professionals making a difference.
Dr. Eric Beckman Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
MCSI Co-Director Dr. Eric Beckman has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Eric Beckman, Distinguished Service Professor in the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering and Co-Director of the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, was named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors 2020 cohort.
Pitt Signs “All In” National Declaration on Climate Action & Clean Recovery
America is Still In: Pitt joined over 1,500 leaders supporting national mobilization on climate and clean recovery.
Pitt recently joined more than 1,500 signatories (including 123 universities) in signing the “America is Still In” declaration on climate action, released on December 12, 2020, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement.
In doing so, Pitt reaffirmed its own commitment to carbon reduction (including carbon neutrality by 2037) and voiced its support for a renewed national commitment for climate action.
Art: The Campus Energy Constellation
A 2020 art installation portrays the University’s energy usage as an array of stars.
Celebrating FY20 as Lowest Energy Use Intensity since 2008
In Fiscal Year 2020, Pitt’s reached its lowest total energy use per square foot since data tracking began in 2008, keeping it on track to reach its goal to reduce energy intensity by 50% by 2030.
Pitt AIA 2020 Design Awards: Homewood CEC & Center for Urban Education
Two Pitt projects won local AIA Design Awards, celebrating their equity, accessibility, & sustainability.
The University of Pittsburgh is proud to celebrate AIA Pittsburgh 2020 Design Awards!
Pitt Shuttles Switch to Propane, Reducing Carbon Emissions
Starting in July 2020, Pitt’s new shuttles are a state-of-the-art fleet of 20 propane-powered shuttle buses, which help us reach towards carbon reduction goals and improve local air quality.
Starting July 1, 2020, Pitt’s new shuttles are a state-of-the-art fleet of 20 propane-powered shuttle buses! Along with new amenities like passenger-counting technology and WiFi, the shuttles will contribute to a 33% reduction in carbon emissions from Pitt’s shuttle operations (previously a mix of gasoline and 5% biodiesel vehicles).
How to Make Your Home Office More Sustainable
Tips on how to be sustainable while working remotely!
Working from home provides an opportunity to incorporate sustainable practices into your daily work routine. Similar to the steps you can take to become a Pitt Green Office on campus, we’ve compiled a list of ways to make your home office more sustainable.
Pitt on Top 30 Green Powered Universities List (July 2020)
The University of Pittsburgh once again joined the Top 30 Colleges and Universities list as one of the largest green power users. As of July 2020, Pitt was #30 on the largest green power universities list.
The list reflects the Top 30 higher education institutions within the EPA’s Green Power Partnership who purchase and/or generate large volumes of renewable electricity. Pitt became a U.S. EPA Green Power Partner for the first time in 2019, made the Top 30 list in July 2019, and provides annual updates on its electricity and renewable consumption to EPA.