

Sustainability is the integration of enviornmental stewardship, social equity, and economic viability for the regeneration of the Earth's Resources
-Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
UC Merced will lead higher education through its work toward a just transition and its equitable approach to sustainability, climate action, and ecological conservation by integrating this work through an ecosystem framework utilizing a regenerative lens across the campus comunity.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Enviornmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world.