21.2%
GHG EMISSIONS
reduced between
2008 and 2019
2008 and 2019
62369
POUNDS
food diverted to combat hunger
since 2015
since 2015
514
TONS
compostables diverted
from landfill
since 2014
from landfill
since 2014
What Pitt is Doing
Pitt has a long history of implementing sustainable practices, believing that through investments in sustainability, there will be long-term positive impacts on social, environmental, and economic patterns on campus, in the region, and around the world.
1990
Pitt signed the Talloires Declaration, which supports mobilizing the resources of higher education for sustainability.
2003
University established the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, which now spearheads University-wide sustainability research and education programs.
2008
Pitt's University Senate issued the "Statement on Sustainability."
2010
First Pitt Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory published, setting fiscal year 2008 as baseline year, along with emissions reductions goals. The GHG inventory has been updated for FY2011, 2014, 2017, & 2019; it will be updated annually afterwards.
2013
The University published its inaugural "Report on Sustainability" to highlight sustainability efforts and achievements across campus.
2014
Pitt launched the Student Office of Sustainability, which is an active voice in fostering awareness of sustainability throughout the Pitt community.
2016
Pitt's "University Sustainability Committee" re-created to establish cross-functional representation among faculty, staff, and students who serve as sustainability advocates and implementers across the University.
2018
First "Pitt Sustainability Plan" is unveiled. Office of Sustainability founded, with the University’s first Director of Sustainability hired to oversee Plan implementation. Pitt achieved AASHE STARS Silver, Bike Friendly University Bronze, & joins the EPA Green Power Partner list.
2020
University of Pittsburgh committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2037. Pitt adopts ESG policy for investments and becomes a Bee Campus USA. University-wide sustainability body renamed Chancellor's Advisory Council on Sustainability.
2021
University of Pittsburgh achieves AASHE STARS Gold designation. Pitt Board of Trustees discloses endowment fossil fuel investments will be 1% or less by the end of 2035.
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Meet the Pitt Sustainability Plan
The University of Pittsburgh is proud to announce the release of the 2018 Pitt Sustainability Plan outlining sustainability efforts at the campus, city, region, national and international scales.

Pitt Green Guides
Have questions about how you can support sustainability activities on campus? Look no further because Pitt has a Green Guide for you!

Pitt Sustainability Awards
Check out all winners of the Pitt Sustainability Awards from 2015 through 2020. These awards annually honor individuals and groups whose ideas, talents, and passions contribute to a thriving culture of sustainability at Pitt.

2018 Pitt Sustainability Success
Looking for a summary of what Pitt Sustainability achieved in 2018? More detailed information is coming soon, but here's a quick preview!

