UC|sustainability represents the diverse and interdisciplinary sustainability movements at the University of Cincinnati.

Mission Statement

Recognizing its environmental stewardship role, the University of Cincinnati seeks to incorporate the concept of sustainability into its academic and research programs; the design, operation, and maintenance of its buildings and landscapes; and its organizational structure and management; while preserving safety and comfort.

What is Sustainability?

Sustainability can be described as each of us doing our part to build the kind of world—economically, environmentally and socially—that we want to live in, and one that we want our children and grandchildren to inherit. It means becoming aware of all interconnections—visible and invisible—in which our day-to-day choices affect the intricate balance of social, economic and ecological systems.

“Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable—to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” - Our Common Future, World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987

Awards and Recognition

UC's sustainability efforts have been recognized numerous times, including the following:

• Bike Friendly Destination, Queen City Bike and the City of Cincinnati
• Bike Friendly University, Honorable Mention, League of Amercian Bicyclists
• Green Business Award, Transportation Policy and Green Design, Business Courier
• Guide to Green Colleges, 2010, 2011, and 2012 editions, Princeton Review
• Energy Star Combined Heat and Power Award, US EPA
• Parnter of the Year Award, 1997, US EPA