University Sustainability

Who We Are & What We Do

We use the strengths of George Mason University – innovation, responsiveness, flexibility, and community strength – to provide leadership in environmental, social, and economic stewardship on our campuses and throughout the local and global communities of which we are a part.

We were the first institution in the state of Virginia to earn a 'Gold' rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in 2014 and we received our fourth 'Gold' rating in a row in February 2024. Our collaborative efforts are recognized by industry leaders: 10 features in Sierra Club's 'Cool Schools' ranking (now discontinued) and 13 features in The Princeton Review's 'Guide to Green Colleges.'

 

Make Your Sustainable Impact

We provide students with opportunities you can’t find anywhere else.

Volunteer or intern with our Greenhouse and Gardens program across three sustainable food production sites, receive grant funding from our Patriot Green Fund for your sustainability-focused research or infrastructure projects, or live sustainably by participating in our composting program.

University Sustainability Map

Check out University Sustainability’s interactive map on your tablet, desktop, or Mason Mobile App to explore campus sustainability features!