You don’t have to be a sustainability expert to get involved at UVA. We invite any interested faculty or staff member from any school or unit to get involved! 

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*NEW* Your Sustainability Journey

The Sustainability Passport is a recognition and rewards program for UVA employees to receive incentives for taking action toward UVA’s sustainability goals. Earning stamps in the Sustainability Passport is a simple and impactful way for employees to contribute to our shared sustainability goals. Join the journey!

Additionally, the Hoos Well program allows full-time faculty and staff enrolled in the UVA health plan to complete two sustainability-themed journeys to earn $25 - once a month. Take a look at Mindful Consumption and Small Changes for Sustainable Living here.

Events 

• The Office for Sustainability hosts over 90 events a year. Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter or visiting our events page. 
• The Environmental Institute also hosts year-round events focused on transformative research partnerships. Learn more on the EI events page.
• Sustainability Partners is a network of UVA employees interested in sustainability, both at work and home. They come together monthly to hear from local speakers, learn about sustainable practices at UVA and share sustainability tips. Email [email protected] to add your email to the invite list.

In Your Workplace

UVA Sustainability would love to participate in an event, meeting or conversation in your workplace. Invite us to present to your colleagues, facilitate a conversation or co-host an event. We would be happy to bring a green purchaser or Zero Waste Events training to you. Email us to set something up.  

UVA employees are welcome to join the Green Purchasers Community of Practice on Teams. Faculty & staff with purchasing responsibilities can share ideas and resources related to sustainable purchasing, ask questions, and learn from one another. 

The Green Workplace Program facilitates sustainable practices in workplaces across UVA by offering a set of recommended green actions, guiding individuals through implementation of those actions and incentivizing sustainability progress. Email [email protected] to start a Green Team or request an informational visit.

Jobs and Grants

Check the Office for Sustainability Careers page for positions in the office or check the Career Center page for positions at UVA and in the community.

Grants & Funding – Have an idea or event you’d like to get started at UVA? Consider applying for grant funding.