Institutional Sustainability Goals
Achieving UW–Madison’s sustainability goals will drastically reduce our campus’s environmental impact, deepen our culture of sustainability, build climate resilience, and inspire innovations that will benefit our campus, the people of Wisconsin, and the planet.
Achieve Net-Zero Emissions
Procure 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2048 to drastically reduce UW–Madison’s carbon footprint, improve public health, and address global climate change.
Create a Zero-Waste campus
Achieve a zero-waste campus by 2040 by sustainably managing materials and related emissions from procurement and use to reuse or disposal.
Catalyze Innovative Research
Facilitate large, interdisciplinary grants and drive sustainability innovation through the Sustainability Research Hub.
Foster Educational Experiences
Meet the demand from prospective and current students by ensuring all interested students have access to sustainability educational experiences.
Support Cross-Campus Involvement
Maintain STARS Gold in 2028 to align UW–Madison performance with peer institutions and foster campus-wide participation in sustainability efforts.
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