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Pitt has a long history of implementing sustainable practices, believing that through investments in sustainability, there will be long-term positive impact on social, environmental, and economic patterns on campus, in the region, and around the world. Pitt Sustainability…

Sustainability Reports Transparently reporting progress is an imperative part of communicating University-wide efforts, goals, and achievements. The University of Pittsburgh regularly produces a number of publications related to campus-wide sustainability, greenhouse gas inventories, LEED building certifications, and more….

Published in January 2018, the Pitt Sustainability Plan identifies 15 impact areas that help focus the University’s sustainability goals and key performance indicators for tracking progress over time. These impact areas are organized into the 3 themes below….

Student Sustainability Champions Starting in 2021, the University of Pittsburgh has recognized graduating students (undergraduate and graduate) for their leadership and commitment to Pitt Sustainability’s efforts across campus, in the community, and beyond.

The Pitt Sustainability Dashboards below provide interactive views of progress on select Pitt Sustainability Plan‘s goals. These dashboards strengthen transparency, advance analytic capabilities, and help quantify the University’s impact as a global sustainability leader. The dashboards below focus…

Haven’t found something elsewhere about Pitt sustainability efforts? Check out below for direct links to Pitt departments, enthralling videos, carbon footprint calculators, & more! Additional Resource Links Pitt Sustainability Award Nomination Form Pitt’s Sustainable Building & Renovation Advancements…

Explore News & Stories Stay updated on all Pitt sustainability happenings! Read news; learn about activities, achievements, and awards; and find out who is making a big splash in sustainability on campus and off. To get even faster…

The University of Pittsburgh defines “sustainability” as balancing equity, environment, & economics so current and future generations can thrive. Keeping this in focus, Pitt has active sustainability efforts and initiatives across disciplines, domains, and scales — including pursuing…

We’re celebrating 559 Pitt Green Residents and 2 Green Floors in 2021!  For Fall 2021, we’re celebrating 559 Pitt Green Residents and 2 Green Floors!  The Pitt Green Resident program is a self-assessment of one’s sustainable campus lifestyle.  In Fall…

Learn about Pitt’s annual Nitrogen Inventory, a complement to the annual greenhouse gas inventory. For only the second time the University of Pittsburgh has calculated its nitrogen footprint.  This process was completed as part of the University’s annual…