Mission
The Office of Sustainability advances efficiency, resilience, and responsible resource management at Indiana University by assessing performance, driving collaboration, building capacity, and engaging the campus community to support informed decision-making and strengthen the university’s long-term sustainability.
News
Committed to climate action
IU's Climate Action Plan establishes a pathway for IU to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 by reducing direct emissions from university-owned or -controlled sources, and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heating and cooling.
Sustainability in campus operations
IU departments work together to make campus operations more sustainable, from buildings and energy to food, landscaping, purchasing, transportation, waste, and water.
Engaging in sustainability
Get involved in campus sustainability through the sustainability internship program, volunteering in the gardens, attending events, and more.
Resource hub
The resource hub is a network of resources for integrating sustainability into your IU experience. From sustainable events, swag, travel, catering, and more, we have guides and tips. Use the resource hub to find extracurricular opportunities and more.
Campus as a living lab
IU offers sustainability-focused degree programs that prepare students to tackle environmental challenges and the Office of Sustainability offers hands-on learning opportunities by utilizing the campus as a living sustainability laboratory.
