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Pitt Joins U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge

The University of Pittsburgh recently joined the over 175 partners pursuing bold, measurable action against climate change and taking part in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Climate Challenge .  In doing so, Pitt reaffirmed its own commitment to…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-joins-doe-better-climate-challenge/
2022-23 Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Annual Report

In fiscal year 2023, the University of Pittsburgh’s Water Collaboratory completed a number of impactful projects and partnerships, with research on landslides, drinking water systems, water quality across our rivers and regional tributaries, and the impacts of industrial legacies….

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/fy23-water-collaboratory-annual-report/
Pitt Nitrogen Inventory for FY22

Learn about Pitt’s annual Nitrogen Inventory, a complement to the annual greenhouse gas inventory. The University of Pittsburgh’s nitrogen footprint analysis was completed as part of the University’s annual greenhouse gas inventorying process.  For fiscal year 2022, Pitt’s…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-nitrogen-inventory-fy22/
Community Engaged Scholarship Forum

The University of Pittsburgh’s Community Engaged Scholarship Forum (CESF) elevates, celebrates, and reflects on collective approaches to community-engaged scholarship through the development of sustainable partnerships that build deep, reciprocal processes to achieve mutually beneficial, community-identified priorities. SAVE THE…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/event/community-engaged-scholarship-forum-2024/
Pitt GHG Inventory for Fiscal Year 2022

Reflecting the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality for the Pittsburgh campus by 2037 the results of Pitt’s Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for the Pittsburgh campus are summarized below, showcasing Pitt’s progress on…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-ghg-inventory-fy-2022/
Pitt Green Workshop: Sustainable Event Planning

Pitt’s campus is host to hundreds of events every year, from panels and postering sessions, to performances, to graduation ceremonies and more. If you work at Pitt, you likely have a hand in the planning or execution one…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/event/pitt-green-workshop-sustainable-event-planning/
Green Speakeasy Series: Community Partnerships and Tackling Regional Water Challenges

How can the University be a part of solving the challenges facing our region and support the efforts of communities and organizations fighting for change? Join the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and local nonprofit leaders for a panel discussion…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/event/green-speakeasy-series-community-partnerships-and-tackling-regional-water-challenges/
Conservation Club

Becoming a formal student group in Fall 2023, the Conservation Club at Pitt is focused on enhancing conservation efforts on campus by connecting with Pitt’s community. CCP is the group for you if you’re interested in planting pollinator…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/student-organizations/conservation-club/
2022-23 Research Annual Report, Sustainability Section

The University of Pittsburgh’s 2022-23 Annual Report of Research was recently published by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research. The University of Pittsburgh is currently ranked third in National Institute of Health (NIH) funding cementing…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/fy23-research-annual-report-sustainability-section/
Global Appalachia Reading Group: Interdisciplinary Perspective on a Region in Motion

In the spring of 2024, the World History Center’s Global Appalachia working group and the Global Studies Center will host a series of book discussions focusing on the region of Appalachia from a global perspective. The series theme…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/event/global-appalachia-reading-group-interdisciplinary-perspective-on-a-region-in-motion-3/