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UCSF has a responsibility to be good stewards of our environment to ensure a healthier community locally and worldwide. We focus on reducing our carbon emissions to combat climate change; reducing energy, waste and water; purchasing responsibly, and operating our buildings most efficiently.

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Helping UCSF provide a healthier planet by reducing emissions, saving energy, conserving water and reducing waste
Sustainability Certifications
We are constantly seeking employee discounts to help you save money while living green!
Discounts
UCSF is committed to achieving decarbonization by 90% by 2045. What can you do to help us reach this goal?
Decarbonization
Save energy and money: we can help labs purchase a new, energy-efficient -80°C ULT freezer.
ULT Freezer Rebates
Reduce your carbon footprint by switching out your flame Bunsen burners for an electric Bunsen burner.
Get an electric bunsen burner
At UCSF, we believe in reducing waste and reusing what we can. In partnership with UCSF IT and Facilities Services, we provide repurposed office equipment.
Equipment Reuse Program

Reduce Your Impact

Learn to incorporate best practices to reuse, recycle and compost at UCSF facilities to divert 90% of waste from landfills and meet UC policy.
Campus Waste
Get a free UCSF bike permit today to access secure bike parking and more!
Bike with Us
In close partnership with UCSF Facilities Services, we work to reduce water consumption by implementing creative solutions in all facets of campus and healthcare.
Water Efficiency

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percent reduction in UCSF’s Energy Usage Intensity from 2020

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million dollars projected in energy savings over 15 years by switching to ULT freezers

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percent of total food spent in 2021 that were sustainably grown

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ULT freezers replaced with energy efficient models

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Is your head spinning from everyone demanding more from you? Good news. We're here to ask you to do less. Drive, buy, and consume natural resources less. 

Commit to Less
Did you know that when organic matter goes to the landfill, it releases methane gas, which is 25% more potent than CO2?
Make the World Less Gassy. Compost.
Climate Changes Health is a campaign that emphasizes the connection between climate change and health. View, download and share these posters to make the connect to UCSF’s mission of Advancing Health Worldwide.
Climate Changes Health

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Champion sustainability efforts and best practices during Zoom video calls.
Download Sustainability Zoom Backgrounds
Climate Changes Health is a campaign that emphasizes the connection between climate change and health. View, download and share these posters to make the connect to UCSF’s mission of Advancing Health Worldwide.
Climate Changes Health

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