A community effort to affect change
In light of current global challenges and as part of Emory's commitment to positive transformation in the world, Emory has identified sustainability as a top priority of the University. Our programs allow us to achieve progress using the environmental, economic, and social "triple bottom line" of sustainability.
Biking at Emory
Getting around on two wheels
Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action
Open conversations to support Emory's climate action planning
Dining Operations
The planet and your plate
Emory as Place
Discover. Inhabit. Sustain.
Emory Educational Garden Project
Cultivating community and food on campus
Emory Farmers Market
Supporting our local food community on campus
Energy Awareness & Behavior Change
Powering down
Energy Efficiency
Reducing energy consumption across Emory
Green Labs at Emory
Integrating sustainable practices into lab operations and management
Green Offices at Emory
Encouraging sustainable work spaces
Laboratory Landfill Diversion
Standardized recycling and composting in Emory labs
Living Wage
Committed to fair compensation for all employees and contractors
Oxford Organic Farm
Learning through sustainable farming
Plastic Free Emory
Reducing single-use plastic across Emory
RCE Greater Atlanta
Emory is a leader of the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE) of Greater Atlanta, recognized by the United Nations University
Renewable & Clean Energy
Reducing reliance on fossil fuels has social, economic, and environmental benefits
Resilience and Sustainability Collaboratory
Creating sustainable futures
Sustainability in the Curriculum
Inspiring sustainability leaders in the classroom
Sustainable Commuting
Better choices for the environment
Sustainable Events
Greener gatherings
Sustainable Investment
Responsible and ethical investments have local and global impacts
The Piedmont Project
Cutting across curriculum boundaries
The WaterHub at Emory University
Award-winning water reuse solutions
Wellness
An inclusive approach to Wellbeing
Zero Landfill Waste
There is no away when we throw away