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UC’s unwavering commitment to sustainability

Despite disruptions caused by COVID-19, UC pushed ahead on its sustainability goals, making significant progress in its efforts to combat climate change and build resilience.


President Drake

President Drake lauds U.S. return to Paris Agreement

UC denounced the country’s 2020 exit from the agreement, while remaining steadfastly committed to the treaty as well as the university’s own green energy and carbon neutrality goals.


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15 ideas for sustainable holidays

The UCOP Sustainability Affinity Group presents 15 ideas we learned this year. Check them out to learn how you can have more sustainable holidays.


Serve your community at your Thanksgiving table

Here are six ways to bring deeper meaning to your meal by supporting farmers, farmworkers and the planet.


Matt St. Clair

Matt St. Clair is named a 2020 LEED Fellow

Matt’s work in championing sustainability at UC and beyond has been recognized by Green Business Certification Inc., an international green business industry leader.


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Postponed: Explore sustainable finances and investments

Join the UCOP Sustainability Group and Fidelity Financial for an exploration of UC’s sustainable investments and how to make your personal finances sustainable.


Ditching single-use plastics for a sustainable future

The university is saying goodbye to the plastic bottles, bags and food containers that are choking our oceans and harming our health.


Become a climate champion with new Bending the Curve online course

One of UC’s most popular sustainability courses is now available to UCOP staff and members of the general public. Learn more and enroll today.


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Green Tip of the Week: Choose rechargeable batteries

Using batteries is unavoidable for powering many devices, but you can reduce your environmental impact by opting for rechargeable ones.