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Why Sustainability?

Learn why NC State strives to advance sustainability on campus and in the community.

Our communities, state, nation and world face increasingly complex global challenges. Institutions of higher education are crucial to preparing graduates equipped to solve these problems.

Sustainability is a core value at NC State University. As our campus integrates sustainability in its operations, academics and research, the university improves efficiency and stewardship while also developing leaders and innovations for a more sustainable future.

Guiding Policies

NC State’s sustainability efforts are rooted in numerous sustainability-related policies, procedures and commitments.