A living laboratory for a greener world
Creating a greener future
1,000 tons
Waste USC has diverted from landfills since 2016
13%
Energy supplied from renewable resources, like hydro, wind and solar today
800M
Number of people vulnerable to climate change impacts such as droughts, floods, heatwaves, extreme weather events and sea-level rise
USC is playing a leading role in solving the global climate crisis
USC hires its first chief sustainability officer
Mick Dalrymple fills a cornerstone role for a university that's aiming for zero waste and carbon neutrality by 2028.
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Taking farm-to-table from Hollywood to Bollywood
Inspired by California's vibrant food scene while at USC, alumna Shriya Naheta now delivers fresh, organic produce to thousands of customers across India.
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Thanks to new meters, wasted water will be a thing of the past at USC
To detect leaks and promote sustainability, the university is installing ultrasonic submeters on dozens of older buildings and cooling towers.
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When the big chill is too big, a more sustainable substitute cools Galen Center
The massive motors used to cool the arena can take a break now that a smaller "pony chiller" has been installed to cut energy use.
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President Folt, Mayor Garcetti and UK climate envoy talk sustainability
At the Los Angeles Business Council's annual Sustainability Summit, President Carol L. Folt emphasized the role of universities in helping to combat a global warming emergency.
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USC plans dramatic expansion of sustainability curriculum
The Sustainability Across the Curriculum program aims to educate the university's 20,000 undergraduate students in how sustainability intersects with their major field of study.
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