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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.

635
Sustainability-related courses
45
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Reduction in greenhouse gases since 2010
89
LEED-certified buildings
353
Student sustainability volunteers

Events, News, Resources and Blogs

Event

UVA employees who own or rent homes in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties are invited to join this lunch and learn focused on saving energy and cutting costs.

Event

UVA employees who own or rent homes in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties are invited to join this lunch & learn focused on saving energy and cutting costs.

Blog

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Blog

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
As UVA’s Decarbonization Academy kicks off its fourth summer session, former fellow Ryan Faddis reflects on his exciting and meaningful experience in the program.  

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