Pitt-Bradford’s First Greenhouse Gas Inventories Published
The first greenhouse gas inventories for the University of Pittsburgh’s Bradford campus indicates Pitt-Bradford has made progress in limiting the amount of carbon dioxide it contributes to the atmosphere.
October is Campus Sustainability Month
Held every October, Campus Sustainability Month is an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. Throughout the month, colleges and universities organize events on campus and elsewhere to engage and inspire incoming students and other campus stakeholders to become sustainability change agents. This year, Pitt Sustainability is bringing the community a number of chances to work toward a greener future.
Atasa Solar: Community-Led Innovation in Sustainable Design
Photo by Aaron Henderson
Pitt Acknowledged in 2024 Sustainable Campus Index
Pitt gained national recognition as a top performer in water use reduction and for our food lockers!
Pitt GHG Inventory for Fiscal Year 2023
Reflecting the University of Pittsburgh’s Climate Action Plan and commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2037, the results of Pitt’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for the Pittsburgh campus are summarized below, showcasing Pitt’s progress on GHG
Getting Started With Sustainability at Pitt
Want to make sustainability a part of your daily routine at Pitt? Our Green Guides for students and employees are a great place to start and will show you how blue and gold make green!
Pitt Green Spotlight: University Child Development Center (September 2024)
The Pitt Green Spotlight is a monthly series highlighting Pitt’s Green Offices & Labs!
Campus Bike Week 2024
Join Pitt, CMU, BikePGH, and others in celebrating Campus Bike Week! This annual celebration will include activities meant to welcome new and experiences riders with tips and tricks for biking in Pittsburgh.
FY23 Nitrogen Inventory & Why it Matters
Nitrogen is one of the most common elements here on Earth. It’s presence in our atmosphere makes the sky blue, it helps make soils fertile for plants to grow and forms the foundations of proteins found in a healthy human body. However, excess nitrogen introduced into ecosystems in a reactive form is problematic.
Sustainability in Healthcare Challenge
What is your bold solution to reduce the environmental impact of the healthcare system?
Pitt Tree Tenders Making a Difference
The University of Pittsburgh offers free Tree Tender training to Pitt employees and students. Since the start of this initiative in 2022, over 176 Pitt community members have been trained to help care for trees in their own backyards and neighborhoods.
Pitt Green Spotlight: Kitzes Lab Office (August 2024)
The Pitt Green Spotlight is a monthly series highlighting Pitt’s Green Offices & Labs!
Highlights From the 21st Annual MCSI Undergraduate Research Symposium
The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation celebrated its 21st Annual Undergraduate Symposium, showcasing projects from 29 students, including Breckenridge scholars. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program featured projects with diverse topics such as alternative energy solutions, sustainable consumption behavior in Pennsylvania, and the optimization of traffic signals to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Congratulations to all the students for advancing sustainable innovation, and special congratulations to this year’s winners!
That’s a Wrap: Sustainability Achievements for 2024 Fiscal Year
Pitt’s sustainability journey is robust and comprehensive, driven by the 2018 Pitt Sustainability Plan and 2022 Pitt Climate Action Plan. In 2024, we expanded our sustainability and climate action efforts across the University, encompassing more offices, departments, divisions, and infrastructure, engaging a growing number of partners.
Pitt Wins NACUBO Excellence in Sustainability Award
The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) has awarded the University of Pittsburgh the 2024 Excellence in Sustainability Award, distinguishing it as the sole university honored this year.