About Us

Sustainability Office Mission:

Broadly defined, sustainability means meeting society’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainability Office Goals & Vision:

1. Decarbonization – Climate change is the biggest threat to our shared future on planet Earth.  We must not only teach climate science, policy, and justice, but we must actively work to reduce our operational greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming.

2. Zero Waste – We must actively work to reduce our waste going to landfills, incinerators, and polluting the natural world.  By implementing reduce, reuse, recycle, and composting initiatives, we can live out our values of stewardship, moderation, and community.

3. Stewardship of Resources – We seek to steward and conserve the limited resources we use to operate our institutions.  We aim to reduce our impact on the natural spaces that help define the aesthetic of our campuses while improving biodiversity, water quality, and soil health.

4. Education and Outreach – Sustainable action requires creating awareness around issues.  We seek to educate our campus through programs, events, and materials aimed at building a culture of sustainability where all students and employees recognize their role in contributing to sustainability goals.

Sustainability Leadership

Kyle Rauch Sustainability Program Manager

Contact Information                            Room Location                                         SJU: Peter Engle Science Cen. 265          CSB: Lower Lottie Hall                         Phone: 320-363-5390                           Email: [email protected]