Sustainability

Elon University is committed to sustainability – meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs – and to serving as a positive example through sustainable operations and education. The University is pursuing its mission to become more sustainable by focusing on three areas: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving resources and educating the community. The overarching goal is to establish a carbon neutral university by 2037.

The Office of Sustainability, located in Alamance 213, collaborates across the campus and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating sustainability programs and initiatives. Professional and student staff from the Office are available by appointment to provide outreach services on sustainability to student groups and classes.

Students are encouraged to get involved in Elon’s sustainability efforts and to contribute toward a more sustainable Elon. There are a number of opportunities including, but not limited to, being a part of the sustainability peer education group (Eco-Reps), interning in the Office of Sustainability, taking classes on sustainability topics, participating in a sustainability-related student organization, attending sustainability events and taking personal sustainability actions to reduce one’s impact. To learn more about these opportunities and Elon’s sustainability efforts, visit the Sustainability Web site: http://www.elon.edu/sustainability or call 336-278-5229.