
We’ve made a commitment to be 100% carbon neutral by 2025
And we’re on track to meet this milestone. One campus – UC Merced – has already achieved it.
What we're doing
As a research university, we’re focused on helping California build resilient communities, while shrinking our own carbon footprint.
Clean energy
All campuses and medical centers will use 100% carbon-free or renewable electricity by 2025.
Building green, every time
All new buildings must achieve a LEED ‘Silver’ rating and cannot use natural gas for heating or cooling.
Getting around
Our campuses are moving towards hybrid, zero-emission modes of transport. And we’re cutting single-occupancy vehicle commutes by 20%.
Never waste a drop
We’re on track to slash potable water use by 36% by 2025.
Good food, healthy planet
UC is leading the way when it comes to ethically sourced and sustainably grown food at student dining halls.
Zero plastics, zero waste
We’re phasing out single-use plastics and have stopped using packaging foam.
Climate Lab
Explore our video series to learn some surprising ways to change how we think and act about climate change.
Global Food Initiative
UC is working to address one of the critical issues of our time: How to sustainably and nutritiously feed a world population approaching 8 billion.
Carbon neutrality
UC research is helping the university stay on track to hit its 2025 carbon neutrality goal.