IU Sustainability seeks to empower and equip staff, faculty and students with the tools to lead the way in climate action and sustainability. Tasked with reducing the carbon footprint of IU, we collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to ensure our campus makes a positive contribution to our local and global community.
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.
