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The UVA Sustainability mission calls for ingenuity and inclusivity to promote the wellbeing of the community, solve local and global challenges through scholarship and practice, educate ethical leaders and steward this special place, the nation’s only university designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

370
Sustainability-related courses
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Reduction in greenhouse gases since 2010
84
LEED-certified buildings
265
Student sustainability volunteers

Events, News, Resources and Blogs

Event

Happy April and Earth Month! Are you ready to celebrate our shared planet?

Event

Join the UVA Office for Sustainability and UPC for a screening of "Mossville: When Great Trees Fall".
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Blog

Thursday, April 11, 2024
UVA recently received the Better Practice Award from the US Department of Energy (DOE), recognizing the University’s industry-leading accomplishments in energy management through its Green Building Standards.  

Blog

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Please join us in giving a big CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Sustainability Leadership Award for 2023! We are delighted to recognize these outstanding individuals and organizations and honor the many others who were nominated for the award.

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