Office OfSustainability

Office OfSustainability

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Educating and empowering the Duke community to create a more sustainable future through social, economic, and environmental change on our campus and beyond.

Check out the 2021 Sustainability Strategic Plan Progress Report!

News

Building a Campus Community of Sustainability

Building a Campus Community of Sustainability

January 23, 2023

High-Impact Sustainably for 2023

January 23, 2023

This story is part of the Sustainable Operations Series

Lowering our individual carbon footprint has never been more important in positively impacting the environment. But that can only be done by understanding why we make the choices we do. How do we make the most impact, and not just do the obvious thing?

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Duke’s Efforts on Climate Change Start on Campus

September 27, 2022
The university has advanced projects that have made the campus environment more sustainable

A New Orientation Program Gets Student Learning, Community Building Started Early

August 24, 2022
Experiential Orientation has students learning across campus and the region

Important Reports and Plans

Sustainable Duke

Emissions and Offsets

Learn more about Sustainable Duke's recent work in its 2021 Sustainability Strategic Plan Progress Report!

Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative

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Learn more about the DCOI's recent work in its 2021 annual report!

Climate Action Plan

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Learn more about Duke's Climate Action Plan!

How to Become a Green Devil - Students

Check out Earth Month Resources!

Who is Sustainable Duke?

Sustainable Duke has compiled a list of resources including webinars and presentations to support learning about sustainability at Duke.

Sustainability Certificate

Living sustainably is easier that you think. Educate yourself

The new Certificate in Sustainability Engagement offers Duke students the unique chance to develop the skills needed to tackle the pressing issues of our time. Learn more...

Sustainability Pledge

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Join the nearly 10,000 pledges to Sustainable Duke's Sustainability Pledge. Will you help us get over 10,000 pledges? Sign up today!

How to Become a Green Devil - Staff and Faculty

Green Certification

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As an employee, you have a variety of ways to make the space you work in more sustainable. Whether you work in a office, a classroom, or a lab, Sustainable Duke has a certification program.

Leading in Sustainability Workshop

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Do you want to be a sustainability champion for your office? Come to a Leading in Sustainability workshop to learn how!

Sustainable Commuting at Duke

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Are you wondering how to make your commute to and from work more sustainable? Learn about what sustainable commuting options Duke has to offer.