Goals
The University of Michigan carries a long legacy in environmentalism and sustainability; from its role in the first “Teach-In on the Environment,” which manifested into Earth Day, to its pioneering of Environmental Justice as an academic discipline.
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With climate change as a dynamic challenge — not one that can be addressed once and walked away from — sustainability requires broad and sustained buy-in. U-M, as the nation’s largest public research institution, is applying cutting-edge practices, learning from and leading the way for other like-minded institutions in pursuit of a more sustainable world.
Carbon Neutrality
U-M is committed to achieving carbon neutrality university-wide, encompassing the Flint, Dearborn and Ann Arbor campuses, as well as Athletics and Michigan Medicine. Commitments cover emissions reduction strategies as well as organizational steps to ensure a culture of sustainability is in place across the university.
Track our progressAdditional Sustainability Goals
In addition to the recently announced carbon neutrality goals, U-M continues to progress toward its 2025 Sustainability Goals, established in 2011 with guidance from U-M students, staff and faculty. 2025 Sustainability Goals cover the Ann Arbor campus in the areas of climate action, waste reduction, healthy environments and community engagement.
Learn moreGoals in Action
Want to play your part to create a more sustainable campus and world? Here are some ideas for how you can contribute — starting today. Remember: while no one can do everything sustainably, everyone can do something.
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