Jennifer Chirico, Associate Vice President for Sustainability at Georgia Tech, outlines a practical path toward net zero emissions in higher education.

Labs at Georgia Tech drive innovation but also consume high levels of energy and resources. In 2024, the Office of Sustainability partnered with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) to launch the My Green Lab initiative.

Many organizations and departments across campus will host events throughout the month.

The recently published Georgia Tech Sustainable Procurement Guide, developed in partnership with the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Procurement and Business Services, reflects Georgia Tech’s commitment to sustainability.

The Office of Sustainability is offering a series of Living Learning Campus Pathways to provide unique, immersive learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge with real-world experience in sustainability.

College applicants are increasingly choosing schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to the environment.