Climate Action and Beyond

The University at Buffalo has put in decades of work in making our campus more sustainable and decreasing its greenhouse gas impact. As a university, we have taken bold, big actions in achieving our goal of climate neutrality for our direct emissions, four years ahead of schedule. This milestone builds off of our ongoing efforts as we work to further reduce our emissions.

  • Transportation
    10/14/25
    No car, no problem. UB offers plenty of ways to travel around campus using alternative transportation methods. Our system of convenient, free shuttles and buses make it easy to travel to or around any of our three campus centers.
  • Energy
    5/30/25
    Over the past seven years, the University at Buffalo has generated or purchased 100% of its electricity from renewable sources leading to an approximate 30% decrease in our overall carbon footprint. This has been achieved through direct onsite solar (one of the largest on-campus producers of renewable energy in the country), off campus solar generation and the purchasing of renewable energy credits.
  • Zero Waste
    7/9/26
    You play a key role in UB's shift from a linear to a circular economy — one that rethinks how we consume and dispose of resources by reintegrating materials through reuse and recycling. By participating in the priorities outlined in the Zero Waste strategic plan and building on nearly a decade of progress, you're helping UB reach its goal of a 90 percent diversion rate and positioning the university as a leader in the fight against climate change
  • Sustainable Food Systems
    3/30/26
    Sustainability in our food system requires functionality and collaboration at every step, from production to consumption and disposal.

UB's Climate Action Plan

Take a deep dive on all ten climate action strategies