Reduce Travel Emissions & Implement an Offset Program

This initiative proposes to address the significant impact of air travel-related emissions at the University of Arizona. This involves educating the University community about the environmental impact of air travel, promoting virtual alternatives, and revising policies while encouraging sustainable transportation. Additionally, the initiative aims to develop a robust tracking system for air travel emissions and establish a carbon offsetting program to fund climate-related projects and mitigate emissions that cannot be avoided. Actionable items include:

• Educate the University community on air travel emissions and promote virtual conferencing.
• Develop a more comprehensive air travel tracking system by 2027 and expand it to include all travel forms by 2030.
• Establish a fund for climate resilience and carbon mitigation projects using travel surcharges and implement a carbon offset program.