Office for Sustainability

Since 2013 UVA's Office for Sustainability has supported university-wide collaborative governance, leadership and implementation of sustainability across Grounds in alignment with the educational, research, health care and public service mission of the University. The Office for Sustainability's team of full-time staff and part-time student employees work to steward the built environment and natural resources, engage the University and local community in sustainability initiatives, and discover innovative, collaborative solutions. Programs and focus areas include:

• Building Efficiency Program, Sustainable Labs, and Sustainable Clinics
• New Construction Sustainability Support (Green Building Standards)
• Student Leadership and Engagement Programs
• Waste Minimization initiatives
• Events and Training
• Faculty and Staff engagement programs, including Green Workplace and Green Labs
• Grounds-Engaged Learning
• Pan-University Partnerships and Support, Regional and National Partnerships

For information on UVA's sustainability goals, progress, and programs, please visit the Sustainability at UVA website.

Contact information

Andrea Trimble
Sustainability Director
Email: sustainability@virginia.edu