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Office of Sustainability

Office of Sustainability

Leadership In Climate Action.

Our Goal

The Office of Sustainability works to implement policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through operations, engagement and academic programs. Our programs showcase the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural relationships to meet our current needs and those of future generations. Our vision is to improve the quality of life through enhancing the culture of sustainability on campus and the community.

Operations

Campus operations that reduce emissions, conserve water & energy, improve waste diversion, and expand green purchasing.

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Academics

Courses, degrees, and research advancing sustainability across disciplines and preparing climate-ready graduates.

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Engagement

Programs and partnerships that empower students, staff, and the community to take meaningful climate action.

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2025 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)

The Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) outlines UCR’s roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen climate resilience, and advance sustainability across operations, academics, and engagement.

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No. 6
Water for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's (AASHE)
Top 6
Investment & Finance for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's (AASHE)
No. 43
2021 Sierra Club "Cool Schools" Most Sustainable Colleges

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Sustainability News

Students at CAAP event
September 09, 2025
UCR tops ratings in sustainability report
UC Riverside has earned top ratings along with an overall gold award from an organization that tracks the sustainability efforts of the nation’s colleges and universities.
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July 24, 2025
ScottyEats tackles food waste and food insecurity at UCR
ScottyEats, a program UC Riverside’s Basic Needs Department launched in January 2025, aims to reduce food waste and address student food insecurity on campus. Since its launch, ScottyEats has recovered approximately 1,827 pounds of food from Glasgow Dining Hall and served more than 1,445 meals to students. ScottyEats wrapped up its first run with its last event June 3, and the program will be returning in the fall of the 2025-26 academic school year.
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OASIS groundbreaking
June 27, 2025
UCR celebrates groundbreaking for innovation park
UC Riverside has begun construction of the SoCal OASIS™ Park, a research and innovation hub near campus that represents a major step in promoting economic growth in Inland Southern California. Community and campus leaders celebrated the project at a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, June 23, at the 3.44-acre site on University Avenue near campus. The $68 million project is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
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