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.  

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. Read our press release for details.

Everyday members of our UVA community–students, faculty, engineers, facilities staff, and medical professionals–are making impactful changes toward our ten bold sustainability goals. Through our new monthly "Faces of Sustainability" series, we aim to recognize their efforts and inspire you with the stories of these change-makers’ efforts happening right here on Grounds, both large and small!

Everyday members of our UVA community–students, faculty, engineers, facilities staff, and medical professionals–are making impactful changes toward our ten bold sustainability goals. Through our new monthly "Faces of Sustainability" series, we aim to recognize their efforts and inspire you with the stories of these change-makers’ efforts happening right here on Grounds, both large and small!

The Career Center and Office for Sustainability joined forces to provide valuable tips and best practices to help you land your dream job in sustainability.

Britt Wray's talk captivated an audience of nearly 200 UVA faculty, students, and staff eager to hear about ways to transform climate anxiety to climate action and hope.

As climate change worsens, it’s easy to feel overcome with feelings of anxiety and worry. You're not alone. Here are five tips to keep climate anxiety at bay from Sustainability Communications Intern and first year UVA Student Duha Aykan.

This year OFS is partnering with the County and City to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr with a historical walk through significant civil rights sites in Charlottesville. Check out this blog resource of key projects and organizations.

Green Games, initiated by UVA's Office for Sustainability, is a concerted effort to redirect waste generated at home athletics events away from the landfills. Read more about what goes on behind the scenes.

This year, UVA Green Labs programs saw a 56% increase in participation in the Freezer Challenge, with thirty nine labs participating across the University.

UVA set a goal ten years ago to save 20% on energy across its extensive building portfolio. This goal was met and surpassed by 7%! Read on to find out what it took to get there.

'Tis the season for giving without the waste! Dive into this ultimate guide to sustainable gifting and learn 8 ways to sleigh the holidays with eco-friendly presents.