The UC Tech community recently celebrated Earth Month with events focused on the intersection of technology and sustainability.

Earth Hour

On March 20, the UC Tech News team collaborated with Chief Privacy Officer Al Lavassani to spotlight progress made across UC campuses on sustainability and energy innovation, particularly the role of the technology community in driving climate-conscious transformation. Panelists included UCOP Chief Sustainability Officer Matt St. Clair; Strategic Sourcing Manager Hilary Steinman, UCOP Sustainability Employee Resource Group chair; Operations Coordinator and Sustainability Lead Sofia Sanchez Pillot Saavedra; and Building Engineer Daniel Rugroden. Read the event recap — including four key actions you can take to contribute to UC’s sustainability mission.

Earth Day Celebration and Discussion: What Is Responsible Tech?

On Earth Day, April 22, UC Tech News organized a thought-provoking discussion on responsible technology in today’s complex digital landscape, exploring how AI and emerging technologies intersect with sustainability, climate tech and our collective responsibility for the planet’s health. Panelists included Camille Crittenden and Michele Barbato, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute; Collin Bode, UC Natural Reserve System; Eric Eberhardt, Energy Services; and Hilary Steinman, Strategic Sourcing. Al Lavassani and Laurel Skurko moderated the conversation. Read the highlights of the conversation.

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