This page was created by the Sustainability Office to introduce new employees to sustainability programs at OSU and share some ways to get involved.
Did you know that Oregon State University has consistently earned gold-level STARS rating for its sustainability efforts? Sustainability is central to the university's culture and mission, fitting in with that of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. From a diverse selection of sustainability-focused student clubs and organizations to cutting-edge research, OSU has built its community around sustainability. Most recently, the university has adopted a Path to Carbon Neutrality to guide our carbon reduction strategies going forward - this includes prioritizing energy efficiency, emphasizing renewable energy, and eliminating the use of natural gas.
Listed below are several sustainability areas at OSU that we recommend becoming familiar with.
Whether you're new to OSU or have been around for a while, we recommend getting started with a self-guided sustainability tour. Also, explore our interactive Sustainability Map to see sustainability-related features on the Corvallis campus. Meanwhile, the Sustainability Timeline highlights all the Sustainability Office has accomplished since 1970.
University Human Resources has developed an onboarding guide and orientation essentials to help OSU employees get connected to services, organizations, engagement opportunities, and information about university employment.