The University of Minnesota is committed to incorporating sustainability into all aspects of the institution.
We are leading the way through our teaching, research, and outreach and the operations that support them.
Sustainability goals as outlined in the University of Minnesota's strategic roadmap, Elevate Extraordinary 2030:
- Advance excellence in the discovery and application of sustainable solutions that improve environmental, human, plant and animal health.
- Lead in developing solutions for a healthy planet, including freshwater stewardship, sustainable energy systems, biodiversity conservation and data-driven decision-making.
- Integrate sustainability across interdisciplinary research, teaching and community-engaged work to address complex global and local challenges.
- Embed sustainability into campus operations, infrastructure and long-term planning, including climate action and resilience efforts.
Welcome, new and returning students! Did you know that students and faculty at the U have access to a Universal Transit Pass included with student fees, so you can explore the Twin Cities sustainably? The Coffee Passport has directions to coffee shops owned by ethnically diverse communities, less than 15 minutes away from the East Bank. Together, we can save time, money and CO2 emissions to achieve the U’s Climate Action Plan of reducing commuting emissions by 40% by 2030. Download the Coffee Passport.
Join and on July 15 from 9-10 a.m. at for the groundbreaking of the first of seven new solar installations planned for the Twin Cities campus. It's an exciting milestone as we continue expanding renewable energy and advancing our Climate Action Plan.
* All reporting years are fiscal years (e.g. 2020 is July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020), except the 2008 inventory which is calendar year January 1 - December 31.