Sustainability at Georgetown University
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Welcome to Georgetown University’s Office of Sustainability! Our mission is to foster a culture of sustainability that integrates environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability across all aspects of university life. We are committed to creating a sustainable campus by reducing our carbon footprint, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices among students, faculty, and staff. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and active engagement, we strive to inspire and empower our community to make informed, sustainable choices that contribute to a healthier planet. Join us in our journey towards a more sustainable future through caring for our common home at Georgetown and beyond.
Through engagement and strategic planning, the Office of Sustainability team cultivates a culture of sustainability at Georgetown, bridges sustainability practice with learning and research at the university, and supports Georgetown in taking leadership action on issues related to sustainability launching new solutions that are scalable on campus, in administrative operations, and in the community.
To connect with the Office of Sustainability, please email us at sustainability@georgetown.edu
Our Mission
The Office of Sustainability leads and supports the Georgetown community in identifying and implementing best practices in sustainability in the following ways:
- Advise – Guide the Georgetown community in identifying the most sustainable pathways for university operations and academics.
- Educate – Ensure that ecological and environmental education are accessible to all members of the Georgetown community.
- Activate – Expand Georgetown’s capability and capacity to make change across our campuses for a more sustainable and resilient community, now and in the future.
- Inspire – Cultivate space for critical conversations within the Georgetown community that supports our community environmentally, socially, and economically for a sustainable future.
Our Vision
The Office of Sustainability is uniquely positioned to fortify the culture of sustainability in university academics and operations. Through strategic partnerships and planning with campus stakeholders, the Office of Sustainability mobilizes sustainable ways of being and enhances business practices at Georgetown.