Office of Sustainability

Updates

The Office of Sustainability will have variable in-person hours for the indefinite future, but is open virtually during normal business hours. Please subscribe to our for monthly updates or email sustainability@ohio.edu with questions.

What is Sustainability

Ģ��Ƶ University defines sustainability as the capacity to simultaneously benefit people, the planet and prosperity now and in the future. Life-cycle analysis, life-cycle costing, social financial proxies, and multi-criteria decision analyses are tools that are used to evaluate sustainability. Also used at Ģ��Ƶ University is a popular but less actionable definition, adapted from the Bruntland definition of sustainable development: sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Mission

Ģ��Ƶ University’s Office of Sustainability facilitates the implementation of the Ģ��Ƶ University Sustainability and Climate Action Plan by providing services and support to the campus community and ensures fulfillment of institutional commitments to environmental, social and economic well-being.

News and Announcements

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OHIO community invited to April 14 Earth D...

April 10, 2025

Ģ��Ƶ University will celebrate Earth Day with a series of events for students, faculty, staff and area residents on Monday, April 14, from 12-4 p.m. in the Walter Hall Rotunda.
The celebration of campus and community sustainability efforts is part of the Earth Day celebrations being held around the world. The International Earth Day Network collaborates with partners in more than 192 countries to support environmental protection and peace.
Hosted by the Office of Sustainability, the Earth Day activities at Ģ��Ƶ University are free and open to the public.

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Organizations, students emphasize sustaina...

April 7, 2025

As spring blooms in Athens, the town’s cherry blossom trees, hiking trails and greenery invite locals and Ģ��Ƶ University Bobcats to relish in the relaxing atmosphere and enjoy the outdoors.
April not only symbolizes springtime in the neighborhood but also welcomes Athens Beautification Month, a time in which residents and Bobcats are encouraged to give back to the environment.
The Center for Community Engagement teams up with the Office of Sustainability each year to coordinate the events, all of which focus on areas of need.
Clubs A-Z: OU Bug Club protects, examines ...

March 19, 2025

For many Bobcats, playing outside with different insects calls to mind a dirty, yet fun childhood. Luckily for Ģ��Ƶ University Bug members, reliving these happy memories and putting childhood passions into practice is possible with several insects to discover in Athens.
During a typical Sunday meeting, the club can be found exploring insects native to Athens, with the goal to save and protect. Species may be researched, relocated and cared for, further educating members and benefiting the environment.

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Sustainability Course Listings

Time to register for courses? Consider taking sustainability courses or courses that include sustainability! The Office of Sustainability tracks these courses for the University.

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