Climate Action
U-M committed to university-wide carbon neutrality in May 2021. Previously, in 2011, the Ann Arbor campus established climate action goals for 2025 that focus on pursuing energy efficiency and fiscally-responsible energy sourcing strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2025 Goal
Reduce U-M greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent below 2006 levels.
Status: Achieved
The Ann Arbor campus achieved its 25% emissions reduction goal in 2022—three years ahead of schedule. Follow progress on university-wide carbon neutrality efforts on this dashboard.
2025 Goal
Decrease vehicle carbon output per passenger trip by 30 percent below 2006 levels.
Status
0% reduction in vehicle carbon output per passenger trip due to pandemic impact
Other Highlights
Renewable energy purchase
Approximately half of the purchased electricity for the Ann Arbor campus comes from Michigan-sourced wind energy. This is a significant step toward U-M's commitment to reduce emissions resulting from purchased electricity (Scope 2 emissions) to zero by 2025.
Bicycle friendly university
In October 2019, U-M was recertified as a Bicycle Friendly University in recognition of the institution’s achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.
Electric buses
In 2021, U-M purchased 4 electric buses to be delivered in 2022, as a step toward decarbonizing the university's vehicle fleet.
This goal data reflects temporary pandemic-related impacts and may not accurately convey the overall trajectory of progress.
For more information about U-M’s sustainability goals, visit the Office of Campus Sustainability.