Office of Sustainability

“We are Green NAU”

It is the Office of Sustainability’s vision to showcase a living laboratory where students study and participate in the development of social equity, economic stability, and environmental stewardship.

At the Flagstaff campus, students live, learn, eat, play, make purchases, use energy, and participate in every possible aspect of life—NAU is a micro-community! As such, NAU has the opportunity to demonstrate to larger cities, the nation, and the world what a truly healthy and sustainable environment can look like.

Mission & Vision

Mission: To create, maintain and enhance our campus through continuous improvement and sustainable practices.

Vision: A leading university for sustainability and inclusivity by creating forward-thinking, impactful, and resourceful leaders.

Who We Are

Meet our Office of Sustainability Staff 2019-2020

What We Do

The Office engages NAU students, employees, and community members around sustainable initiatives to fulfill our vision. The Office utilizes NAU’s Sustainability Action Plan to promote environmental stewardship in the areas of Recycling and Waste Minimization, Transportation, Operations, Procurement, Water, Energy and Climate Change, Academics, and Research.

Read our brochure on Creating a Culture of Sustainability to see specific examples of how NAU is living, learning, researching, community building, and advocating for sustainability.

The two main objectives of Climate Commitment that guide NAU’s sustainability actions are: addressing the climate challenge by reducing global warming emissions and by integrating sustainability into their curriculum. These actions will better serve our students and meet our social mandate to help create a thriving, ethical and civil society.

Green Fund

The Northern Arizona University Green Fund supports projects, initiated by university students, staff, and faculty, that reduce the environmental impact of campus operations and promote a culture of sustainability. Funding comes from a $15 per semester Green Fee; these funds are overseen by a student committee that is supported by staff and faculty members.

Learn more about the Green Fund or Submit a Proposal here!

Energy Mentors

The Energy Mentor program trains volunteer faculty and staff across campus to become educated sustainability leaders who encourage other members of the campus community to join them in reducing NAU’s environmental impact.

If you’re an NAU employee and are interested in helping to make NAU more sustainable, become an Energy Mentor!

Green Office Certification

Once someone in your workplace becomes and Energy Mentor, take the next step and get your workspace, office, department, or building – Green Office Certified!