Faculty & Staff Guide to Getting Involved

Click a link below for more information on how you can get involved with the Office of Sustainability!

What is Sustainability?

What is Sustainability?

More comprehensively, it means looking at the issues and problems facing our world with a new perspective – one that focuses on three interdependent areas of concern: ecological preservation, economic viability, and social justice. Learn More

Campus Initiatives

Campus Initiatives

The Office of Sustainability supports faculty, students, and staff in assuming leadership to transform sustainability principles into practice. Learn More

GROW Offices

GROW Offices

The mission of the Green Recognition of Offices and Workspaces (GROW) at the University of Florida is to encourage and promote sustainable practices among university faculty and staff. Learn More

Carbon-Neutral Commuter

Carbon-Neutral Commuter

Employee commuting makes up about 6% of UF’s total carbon footprint. For most employees at the University of Florida, driving is a necessity. Although we work to promote alternative transportation options whenever possible, we realize and understand that it is not realistic for everyone. Those employees may enroll in voluntary post-tax…... Learn More

Transportation

Transportation

Sustainable forms of transportation not only reduce impact on the environment, they can be more convenient, more efficient and more cost effective. There are several sustainable transportation options available to students, faculty & staff for getting around UF campus and Gainesville. Learn More

Academics & Research

Academics & Research

Education about sustainability gives students the opportunity to learn and develop solutions to complex environmental, social and economic issues affecting today's world. There are several opportunities for academics and research related to sustainability at UF. Learn More

Climate Action

Climate Action

Staff and faculty from across UF have collaborated to reach goals described in UF’s 1st Climate Action Plan (v1.0) from 2009, as well as develop the ongoing initiatives that contribute to future climate action in UF CAP 2.0 and beyond. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Sustainable UF hosts regular events every year including Campus Earth Week, Sustainable Transportation Fair, and more. Visit our calendar to find out more about upcoming events and how to get involved! Learn More

E-Newsletter

E-Newsletter

The E-Newsletter is a great place to learn more about upcoming events and announcements related to sustainability on campus. Learn More