Sustainability

We're committed to integrating sustainability into everything we do – from how we manage our facilities, finances and people to what we teach in the classroom and what we research in the lab.

About Us

Our vision is to create a university that is itself a living laboratory for sustainability and a campus community that leads by example and educates as much by what we do as by what we say.

Our goal is to make decisions which reflect a balanced consideration for environmental, social and economic responsibility and to continually learn as we go.

Creating a more sustainable UofL is a dynamic, multi-faceted, long-term process. We have come a long way, but we recognize that there is still plenty of good work to be done.

Explore UofL Sustainability

Sustainability Council
The Sustainability Council provides university-wide oversight and direction, coordinate activities and recommend policies to enhance environmental, social, and economic stewardship.
Justice & Community
Our commitment to community engagement and responsible management of people & funds.
Sustainable Operations
We're taking steps to reduce our environmental impact and enhance sustainability on all three campuses.
Education & Research
Expanding the opportunities for students to learn about sustainability from a variety of perspectives.
Green Tips
Ideas for living, learning, working and playing more sustainably.

Support sustainability initiatives

We invite you to learn more about our on-going UofL sustainability initiatives and to explore the many ways you can get involved and help us create a better world right here, right now.