The Center for Sustainability empowers SCU students, faculty, and staff to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world.
We host events and programs, implement initiatives, provide strategic consultation, and share stories that help the University achieve climate neutrality, practice mindful consumption, develop a culture of sustainability, & use the campus as a living laboratory.
Our office is on a hybrid work schedule.
Pick Your Path
Whether you're a generalist and want to know a little bit of everything (Sustainability Guide), or don't mind being seen hugging a tree to measure its circumference (Tree Tracker), or really wish you had a reason to share how great leftovers can be (Scrape Your Plate volunteer), you will be joining a community of individuals who serve as change agents and leaders for a more sustainable SCU. We have more ways to get involved; check out our events and programs pages!
Latest Stories
Cement, Concrete, Blue Planet, And Climate Change: Taking Lemons And Making Lemonade
A Bay Area company has pioneered a way to manufacture cement which mimics the way that corals build reefs, helping reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.
Climate Action at SCU: Santa Clara Green Power
As a participant in the Santa Clara Green Power program by Silicon Valley Power (SVP), Santa Clara University is able to cover 100% of its electricity usage with renewable sources. SVP recently announced that all of the energy it provides to the city of Santa Clara is carbon-free as well – meaning whether you live on or off campus at SCU, your electricity comes from clean sources!
Two Climate Moments of Truth Loom for Carbon Pricing Policy
Bold leadership in climate change policy is required now—in the U.S. and abroad.
