We are Leading in Sustainability

The University of Arizona is among the most sustainable universities in the nation.

Ratings, Rankings, & Recognitions

The University of Arizona has consistently demonstrated leadership in sustainability through a variety of initiatives and programs and has earned regional and national recognition for our commitment over the years. Learn more about some of our most significant recognitions below!

The Environment & Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) building at the University of Arizona serves as a flagship for sustainable design, featuring a striking multi-level structure with curved walkways, exposed concrete columns, and rust-colored metal accents, surrounded by lush greenery and cascading plants that embody its commitment to environmental responsibility.

AASHE STARS

In a vibrant, communal space decorated with papel picado banners, cultural artwork, and international flags, a woman in a colorful woven top and patterned headscarf smiles warmly as she shares a bowl of fresh greens with a participant, while attendees engage in conversation and learning.

Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability

A group of students stands in front of the Environment & Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) building at the University of Arizona, holding a handmade banner that reads 'UA Supports Climate Action, decorated with blue and green handprints surrounding a painted Earth.

Princeton Review

An expansive solar farm stretches across the arid desert landscape, with countless rows of solar panels aligned in geometric patterns under a clear blue sky, backed by distant mountain ranges.

EPA Green Power Partnership

Students enjoy the shade of large, leafy trees on a green lawn in front of a historic brick building, with two walking and chatting while another sits under a tree, focused on writing in a notebook as sunlight filters through the branches.

Tree Campus USA

A modern blue streetcar moves along tracks in an urban setting as a woman crosses at a designated pedestrian crossing and a cyclist rides past, with a multi-story building, green trees, traffic signs, and public transportation infrastructure in the background.

Bicycle Friendly University

A chef in a white uniform carefully arranges plates of beautifully presented plant-based dishes, featuring fresh greens and garnishes, in a professional kitchen setting with another chef and stocked shelves in the background.

Plant-Based Dining

A brightly lit University of Arizona merchandise store.

Worker Rights Consortium