Sustainability at UVM. For People and Planet.
The team at the Office of Sustainability connects with students, faculty and staff to support and lead work in several key areas.
For People and Planet
Our Work
Our Work
Sustainable Transportation
Our campus is bicycle and pedestrian-friendly and the shuttle, bikeshare, bus and car share program mean many of our community members don't need a car to get to campus.
Recycling and Zero Waste
UVM has been recycling for nearly 40 years and in 2022 was listed as one of Post Landfill Action Network's Top Ten Zero Waste Campuses.
Employee Engagement
We offer a Campus Sustainability Series each fall and many participants go on to become Sustainability Ambassadors who promote sustainable practices in their campus units.
Sustainable Solutions Lab
Our collaborative research and action hub address sustainability challenges by bringing knowledge from the classroom to our campus operations.
Renewable Energy
UVM is committed to advancing renewable energy generation and research in the state. We have installed multiple solar arrays and begun assessing campus for geothermal compatibility.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
We report emissions to Second Nature's Carbon Commitment, a high-visibility commitment to neutralize emissions and accelerate research and education to restabilize our climate.