Overwhelming scientific evidence suggests the impacts of climate change will be dire if left unaddressed. Universities must play a key role in building a better global future and Lehigh is uniquely positioned to make significant contributions to address this enormous challenge.
Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030 Focus Areas
Climate Action
Seeking innovative solutions to address climate change and resiliently adapting to its effects
Educational Experience
Developing and empowering tomorrow’s leaders by integrating sustainability into the university’s educational experience
Campus Operations
Seeking and embracing innovative ways to enhance operational efficiency, save money, and increase the overall well-being of the university and the community
Culture and Engagement
Fostering a “One Lehigh” culture of sustainability that incorporates diverse perspectives and cultivates environmental stewardship through sustainable practices across all levels
Health and Wellness
Promoting improved health and wellness throughout our community with healthy food options, employee wellness programming, and purposeful landscape and building designs
Focused Leadership
Leading the way in becoming a model sustainable campus by seeking and embracing new solutions that support long-term sustainable change
By the Numbers
93.55%
Of research-producing departments are engaged in sustainability research
~$25,000
Awarded for piloting innovative campus sustainability solutions via the Sustainable Initiative Grant, formerly known as GreenFund, since 2010
2.3 million
Plastic bottles diverted since 2014
25%
Reduction in total waste generated on campus between 2010-2011 and 2018-2019