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Sustainability and CU go hand-in-hand and have a long history together. CU has been a leader in climate research and sustainability practices on and off campus. Sustainability is a building block of both campus and the university system itself. CU has a number of sustainable accomplishments:

First U.S university to:

• Create a student-led environmental center
• Build an NCAA Division IÌýzero waste stadium and athletics program
• Be Sierra Club’s #1 greenest school
• Launch a student-led campus recycling program

This is just the beginning. CU has many more accomplishments and is continuing to pave the way for more sustainable research, innovationÌýand leadership. CU is committed to pushing the limits of sustainable development, enabling sustainable leadersÌýand positively impacting the local Boulder community and the planet.Ìý

CU’s location provides students access to numerous top-notch research facilities, where students and faculty collaborate with some of the most recognized individuals in their research field. A few of the facilities located right here in Boulder include:

• National Center for Atmospheric ResearchÌý
• National Ecological Observatory Network
• NOAA Earth System Research LabÌý

Want to get involved? CU Boulder students can:

• VolunteerÌýwith theÌýEnvironmental Center
• Join theÌýClimate Justice Leadership Program
• ParticipateÌýin the upcomingÌýÌý
• SendÌýsustainable ideasÌýto campus leadership