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Sustainability @ Pitt

The University of Pittsburgh defines “sustainability” as balancing equity, environment, & economics so current and future generations can thrive. Keeping this in focus, Pitt is actively involved in sustainability initiatives and practices across disciplines, domains, and scales — including a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2037. From business operations to research collaborations to fostering vibrant student groups and activism to master planning, Pitt is earning a strong reputation for its culture of sustainability across the nation. Join this initiative and follow along as the Pitt community continually challenges the status quo to create sustainable solutions, actions, strategies, and opportunities for students, faculty, staff, our campuses, and Western Pennsylvania. Every person and decision matters; you are welcome and encouraged to get involved!

Pitt Office of Sustainability
Pitt's Office of Sustainability was established in July 2018 to centralize campus-wide sustainability activities, strategies, and partnerships.
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation
The center endeavors to create an integrated community of researchers at Pitt who focus their intellectual talents on rendering society more sustainable.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
AASHE empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation.
Carbon Neutrality at Pitt
The University's goal is to become carbon neutral by 2037.
Green Guide: Employee Resources
A resource for employees to contribute to the culture of sustainability at Pitt.
Issuu Reports & Resources
A web site featuring a collection of publications from Pitt regarding sustainability efforts.
Land Acknowledgement
A land acknowledgement from the Office of Sustainability.
LEED Certified Buildings at Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to incorporating sustainability into all aspects of campus life, including the built environment.
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation - 2021 Annual Report
A summary of research and educational programs related to sustainability at Pitt.
Pitt Climate Action Plan
The first ever Pitt Climate Action Plan (PittCAP) for the University of Pittsburgh’s Pittsburgh campus presents our strategy, approach, and details to achieve carbon neutrality by 2037, the 250th anniversary of our founding.
"Pitt Green” Designation
Learn how to make your sphere of influence more sustainable by pursuing Pitt Green Resident, Office, Laboratory, Residence Floor, or Student Organization designation — or hold a Green Event!
Pitt Sustainability Dashboard
Provides interactive views of progress on select Pitt Sustainability Plan‘s goals.
Pitt Sustainability Plan
Released in 2018, the plan outlines sustainability goals, strategies, activities, policies, and priorities.
Pitt Sustainability Reports
The University of Pittsburgh Sustainability Reports are created to fully outline the institution’s sustainability efforts on campus and in the greater community.
Pitt Sustainability Task Force
A leadership group of Pitt faculty who are committed to advancing sustainability through research, education and outreach.
Pitt’s Consolidated Endowment Fund ESG Report
Highlights from the University’s first report on how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are applied in the investment decision-making process.
University of Pittsburgh - Campus Master Plan
Our Campus Master Plan is a road map for decades to come, guided by input from faculty, students and staff along with community members.
Zero Waste at Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh began recycling in 1990 and our current goal is to reduce landfill waste 25% from 2017 levels by 2030. In the meantime, Pitt has continued to divert materials from the landfill at a rate of ~35% recyclables and 170+ tons of compostables per year (and growing).

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