CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
FY24 Progress Report At A Glance
RESEARCH
• 29% increase in faculty with climate-related publications or grants.
• 35 undergraduate research projects mentored through the Wilkes Scholars Program.
• Launched Critical Minerals Working Group, PEAK Water Sustainability Engine, and continued support for Wildfire and Energy Futures research initiatives.
EDUCATION
• 70% of departments offered sustainability (SUST) courses, up from 65% in 2022.
• 4,500 participants engaged in 77 events via the Sustainability Office, in partnership with 16 departments and student groups.
• $89,467 awarded through the Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund (SCIF).
MITIGATION
• Despite 19% growth in campus size, carbon footprint reduced by 22.4% since 2007.
• Launched Campus Emissions Reduction Plan targeting high-temperature hot water systems.
• Castle Solar PPA now supplies ~20% of the University’s purchased electricity.
RESILIENCE
• Established Region VIII Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response.
• Developed UU Health Climate Resilience Plan with community and government partners.
• Replaced 139,000 sq ft of turf with water-wise landscaping.