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Established in July 2018, the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Sustainability centralizes campus-wide sustainability activities, strategies, and partnerships.

Led by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Sustainability, Dr. Aurora Sharrard, the Office of Sustainability leads University-wide sustainability strategy, activities, policies, collaborations, & partnerships that build on the Plan for Pitt, 2018 Pitt Sustainability Plan, 2022 Pitt Climate Action Plan, and additional University-wide strategic plans. The 68 measurable goals across stewardship, exploration, community, and culture in the Pitt Sustainability Plan are the primary strategy of this work.

The Office of Sustainability ensures milestone progress and accomplishments are shared across the Pitt community through both principal staff members and sustainability unit leads, staff, and collaborators embedded in 5 operational divisions, 3 academic centers (Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, Center for Sustainable Business, and Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory), and the School of Medicine.

Along with contributing staff, students, and partners across the University, sustainability-affiliated faculty members collaborate through the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation. With over 80 supporting staff members leading the charge across the campus and community and a Student Office of Sustainability serving as a hub for student groups, the University’s commitment to sustainable action is clear.