In October 2021, Emory’s President Gregory L. Fenves signed onto the Second Nature Climate Commitment and the United Nations Race to Zero pledges, an outcome of meetings with Emory Climate Coalition student leaders working to raise … Continue Reading →
News & Press
2022 Year in Review
Before diving into 2023, OSI wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the many Emory sustainability highlights of 2022. Some are small, some are large, but all … Continue Reading →
New initiative will advance Emory climate change research and teaching
This article originally appeared in the Emory News Center on December 2nd, 2022. A university-wide initiative formally launching this month will strengthen and support Emory’s academic response to the global climate crisis. The … Continue Reading →
Local and Sustainable Food to Check Out in Metro-Atlanta
By: Faith Lopez, OSI Green Labs & General Sustainability Intern As a part of OSI’s Sustainable & Local Food Month, I wanted to explore some local and dynamic food options … Continue Reading →
Environmental Justice and Sewage Pollution in Atlanta
by: Caroline McCormack, OSI General Intern Rivers and creeks in Atlanta are fundamental to the health and well-being of our communities. They create opportunities for recreation and connection with … Continue Reading →
Emory Educational Gardens Project: Cultivating Crops & Community
By Morgan Finch, Gardens & General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives As you walk through campus, you may notice the lush greenery of one of Emory’s educational gardens. Eight … Continue Reading →
SCOTUS ruling on West Virginia vs. EPA
By: Caitlin McConaghy, OSI Intern On June 30th, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) gave a ruling on West Virginia vs. EPA, stripping the EPA of its power … Continue Reading →
Earth Month 2022: Emory Virtual Sustainability Celebration Recap and Video segments
In honor of Earth Month, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives hosted its second Virtual Sustainability Celebration on April 15, 2022. This event honored Emory sustainability champions through Sustainability Innovator and … Continue Reading →
26 ways Emory advances sustainability on campus and around the world
By Roger Slavens and Ellie Purinton 24C This article originally appeared in the Emory News Center on April 21st, 2022. Through leadership across Emory University, Emory Healthcare and in the … Continue Reading →
Announcing Emory’s 2022 Virtual Green Networking Series!
In need of career advice and guidance? Look no further! Emory’s 14th Annual Green Networking opportunities feature 3 career panels and a Green Professionals Directory of 70+ alumni and colleagues working … Continue Reading →