Pitt Water Collaboratory Report on Drinking Water Quality, Affordability, & Transparency in Allegheny County
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, and Outreach released a new report: “Measuring Up: Grading Drinking Water Quality, Affordability, and Transparency Practices in Allegheny County Water Systems.”
Sustainable Business Micro-Credential Launched
The new Sustainable Business micro-credential offered by the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business provides essential skills and knowledge to understand the crucial role of sustainability across various functions within an organization, leading to improved business performance and positive societal outcomes.
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation’s 2023 Annual Report
Peruse the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation’s 2023 Annual Report for a glimpse into many progress points in the Pitt Sustainability Plan’s Exploration section.
2023 Pitt Sustainability Literacy & Culture Survey Results & Takeaways
The Pitt Sustainability Literacy & Culture Survey assesses the sustainability knowledge, practices, opinions, and preferences of University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff. Given every 3 years, survey results are used by the Pitt Sustainability team to evaluate and evolve current and future sustainability offerings.
July 2023 Pitt Green Spotlight: Center for Sustainable Business & Renal-Electrolyte Research Ringleaders
The Pitt Green Spotlight is a monthly series highlighting Pitt’s Green Offices & Labs!
Pitt Sustainability Challenge’s 5 Finalists Named
From freezer upgrades in labs to geothermal heating and cooling at Johnstown, the winner will move Pitt toward its carbon neutrality goal.
Following months of deliberation, an evaluation committee has narrowed applications for the Pitt Sustainability Challenge down to five finalists (below).
June 2023 Pitt Green Office & Lab Spotlight: Office of Provost & Microbiology Teaching
The Pitt Green Spotlight is a monthly series highlighting Pitt’s Green Offices & Labs!
Pollinator Week 2023
Pollinator Week is an annual, international celebration of pollinator health. Celebrate pollinators with Pitt and spread the word about what we can do to protect pollinators worldwide.
More than 70% of flowering plant species rely on insects, birds, bats, and other animals to transport their pollen grains from plant to plant for fertilization. About 30% of the human diet is delivered by pollinators! Pollinator week is the perfect time to learn about, celebrate, and protect our pollinators.
Pittsburgh Campus Construction Sustainability, 2023
Walking around the University’s Pittsburgh campus, it’s easy to notice a bevy of construction activity, all driven by the 2019 Campus Master Plan — and all with sustainability embedded into them..
Campus Tree Trek
Get outside and learn about the variety of tree species on Pitt’s campus.
This newly developed walking route has 17 trees equipped with educational signage to help you learn more about the trees on campus. The Campus Tree Trek highlights the beauty of trees on the University of Pittsburgh’s Pittsburgh campus and the University’s commitment to growing tree canopy city-wide.
Clean & Swap – 2023 Home Electronics Recycling
May 17 (Rain Date May 18)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
O’Hara Student Center Parking Lot
Registration Required.
Did you know? Only 12.5% of e-waste is currently recycled.
Responsibly recycle and dispose of your personal home electronics for free! Made possible through partnership with SHI International, members of the Pitt community are invited to drop off up to one carload of home electronics, including one TV and one computer monitor!
2023-24 MCSI Sustainability Research Grant & Faculty Award Recipients
Congratulations to the research grant recipients of the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation’s 2023-24 awards, which each help faculty engage in sustainability research at Pitt.
The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation has announced its 2023-24 Research Seed Grants and Faculty Award recipients, all focused on finding sustainable solutions to the world’s complex challenges. These projects cover three broad areas, including climate impacts and health, environmental justice, and circular economy.
Pitt’s Consolidated Endowment Fund ESG Report, 2021-22
Highlights from the University’s second report on how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are used in management of the Consolidated Endowment Fund (CEF).
2023 Pitt Sustainability Awards
Join us in celebrating the 2023 winners of the Pitt Sustainability Awards! These students, faculty, staff, and groups are leading the way in sustainability. Read some highlights of their inspiring achievements in balancing equity, environment, and economics at the University of Pittsburgh below.
Erika Ninos Student Leadership AwardCameron Chase, Environmental Studies
Earth Month 2023
Happy Earth Month! As members of the University of Pittsburgh community, we have the power to make a significant impact on the environment.
From LEED certified buildings to renewable energy initiatives, the University of Pittsburgh is committed to becoming a carbon neutral campus by 2037. There are many ways you can promote sustainability on campus, too, from joining a student organization focused on environmental issues to participating in volunteer opportunities and sustainability initiatives.