Our Mission

The Office of Sustainability aims to foster sustainable development and promote environmental responsibility at the University of Vermont by strategically bridging the academic activities of teaching, research, and outreach with the operations of the University.

Sustainability at UVM

There is a lot happening at the University of Vermont in order to address modern social problems by finding solutions that are environmentally responsible, economically attractive and socially equitable.

For news updates, information and features on sustainability-related efforts in academics, campus operations, and UVM culture visit the Greening UVM site.

Explore this site further to learn about governance and strategic projects to manage and advance UVM's overall sustainability objectives.

General Functions of the Office of Sustainability

• Support organizational strategic planning for the "Environmental University"
• Track UVM's sustainability bottom line
• Educate and involve the campus community and the public at large
• Stimulate and select feasible ideas for sustainability related projects
• Create implementation plans and manage projects
• Celebrate campus successes

Leading by Design

The website for the Leading By Design project has been changed to www.uvm.edu/leadingbydesign