Boston University
One Silber Way, Boston
Massachusetts, United States
Mission
Through faculty contributions across all disciplines such as: public policy, science, business, law, the humanities, and some of the nation’s preeminent environmental programs, Boston University prepares this generation to lead our society toward a more sustainable future.
- integrate sustainability into the culture and structure of Boston University,
- reduce its use of natural resources, operating costs,
- improve environmental and social impacts.
Sustainability at BU
Boston University’s Sustainability Program comprises a broad range of stakeholder groups on campus to provide the greatest diversity of representation and opinion.
The program is made up of sustainability@BU, Dining Services Sustainability, and the Sustainability Committee including the Sustainability Steering Committee and four working groups:
- Recycling and Waste Management,
- Energy Conservation,
- Sustainable Building and Facility Operations,
- Communications and Outreach.
Administration of the University’s sustainability program is accomplished through sustainability@BU, which supports the efforts of the Sustainability Committee, and is housed within Facilities Management & Planning.
The program is broad in scope and aims to reduce the University’s environmental footprint by affecting change on campus and integrating sustainability into existing programs in education, research, and operations.
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