If you hear the word "sustainability" what comes to mind? If you're like most people, you think of the environment. However, sustainability is much more than a concern for the environment. It is about people and the health of our communities!
The Office of Sustainability defines sustainability as operating our campus in a way that meets our needs today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (adjusted from the Brundtland Commission 1987). It has three components:
Environmental conservation
Social responsibility
Economic development
Our campus is committed to improving the health and quality of life of Texans and beyond. Sustainability supports that mission by striving to improve the environmental health and quality of life for our campus and community. Sustainability is important for many reasons including: