Santa Clara University is dedicated to improving the environmental sustainability of our community. We are using a combination of Environmental Stewardship, Education, and Service to achieve this goal.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
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We seek ways to reduce our use of non-renewable resources, minimize pollution, and live more lightly on the land. We are mindful of the need to share equitably the natural resources on which all life depends.
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We strive to instill a broader awareness of the values of sustainability.
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We consider the economic, social, and environmental consequences of our actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
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We seek to prepare our students by integrating sustainability into the goal of educating the whole person. We seek to support scholarship that advances our understanding and practice of sustainability.
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We recognize our role in educating the university community about the importance of both individual and institutional environmental responsibility.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE
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We assist communities, businesses, governments and non-profit organizations to develop in sustainable ways.
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We support the efforts of the Centers of Distinction and outreach programs to integrate sustainability into the community. We support research that expands the understanding and practice of sustainability.
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We promote public dialogue on sustainability.
For more information about Santa Clara University's Center for Sustainable Engineering, click
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