Scenic View of UC Merced solar panels. #7 in sustainability according to princeton review

What is Sustainability?

Sustainability is the integration of enviornmental stewardship, social equity, and economic viability for the regeneration of the Earth's Resources

 

UC Merced is Stars Platinum Rated!

-Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

 

Our Vision

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.

 

All Buildings LEED Certified

22 Platinum, 13 Gold, and 11 Silver
 

What is LEED?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Enviornmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world.

 

Accomplishments

2025: #3 in Social Mobility
2024: #1 in Social Mobility
2023: #4 in Social Mobility
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