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Focus Areas
Seeking innovative solutions to address climate change and resiliently adapting to its effects
Developing and empowering tomorrow’s leaders by integrating sustainability into the university’s educational experience
Seeking and embracing innovative ways to enhance operational efficiency, save money, and increase the overall well-being of the university and the community
Fostering a “One Lehigh” culture of sustainability that incorporates diverse perspectives and cultivates environmental stewardship through sustainable practices across all levels
Promoting improved health and wellness throughout our community with healthy food options, employee wellness programming, and purposeful landscape and building designs
Leading the way in becoming a model sustainable campus by seeking and embracing new solutions that support long-term sustainable change
By the Numbers
A Word From the President

Climate change and its many consequences present a critical threat to the world today. At Lehigh University, we are committed to doing our part to address one of the greatest challenges of our time.
Sustainability efforts at Lehigh are intentional and inventive. The teaching, research and service of the members of our campus community contribute to a deeper understanding of our environment and of our responsibilities to it. The methods with which we manage our daily operations reflect the integration of just, equitable, and economically and environmentally responsible solutions into our internal practices. Campus-community partnerships foster a culture that supports sustainability efforts both here on South Mountain and beyond.
Our university plays an active and important role in the search for solutions to the problems of climate change. I’m confident that together we can build a more sustainable Lehigh—and positively influence the sustainability of our wider world.