Washington University in St. Louis is fully committed to being a national leader in sustainability, a core priority that runs through all aspects of our community, our operations, and our work as a leading teaching and research institution. Explore how we are addressing climate change and environmental degradation.
We've invested heavily in cutting down our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices on campus.
From joining an organization to changing everyday behaviors, you can join WashU in protecting environmental and public health.
Since 1990, energy use on the Danforth and Medical campuses has remained flat despite the square footage nearly doubling.
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Cut down on campus emissions by biking, riding the metrolink or carpooling.
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WashU Green Ambassadors (WUGAs) engage in peer-to-peer education, helping first-year students understand campus sustainable-living practices.
Become a WUGAAdopted in 2015, the plan defines WashU’s institutional commitment to sustainability. WashU is rated Gold in the AASHE STARS system.
