Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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The mission of the Office of Sustainability is to position the University of Illinois as locally relevant and globally preeminent in helping societies meet the challenges associated with a sustainable future.
The Office operationalizes the strategic intent of the Sustainability Council.
The scope of interest encompasses all facets of the University's mission; education, research, engagement as well as operations.
Emphasis is placed on enhancing communication and collaboration among campus units.
Illinois Climate Action Plan
In 2008, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (the University or Illinois) signed the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment. This action committed the campus to carbon neutrality by the year 2050. This Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) describes a path toward the fulfillment of this commitment. MORE>
