Sustainability is about meeting our current resource needs without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Because
our economy and society are dependent on a healthy environment, sustainability
requires balancing economic success with environmental conservation, and social
equity, also known as the triple bottom line.
The University of Oregon is committed to the triple bottom line and has
become a national leader in campus sustainability through the efforts of
administration, faculty, staff, and students.
The University of Oregon is actively engaged in greening facility
operations, innovative research, supporting and encouraging student
initiatives, implementing environmentally and sustainability focused
curriculum, and sponsoring public service initiatives.
While the University of Oregon has been engaged in sustainability for well
over 30 years, the Office of Sustainability was established in 2007 to
coordinate the various efforts on campus and provide an official stance on such
an important issue. The goal of the
Office of Sustainability is to coordinate the wide range of efforts on campus
and to provide interdisciplinary support.
