SUSTAINABILITY

students volunteer during usc green week

USC Peace Garden blooms in new site

The new location improves on size, accessibility and sustainability despite questions of permanence.

USC Hosts 20th Annual LABC Sustainability Summit

Business, policy and tech leaders meet at USC to discuss clean energy and climate change solutions.
students volunteer at new Peace Garden

A look into sustainability on campus during Green Week

The University offered yoga classes, markets, seminars and summits on campus.

Surplus Sales pops into USC sustainability fray

USC hopes to divert four tons of waste from landfills in a dorm-good resale this week.

USC program tests LA soil

CLEAN collects soil from across Los Angeles for free testing for contaminants.

USC students revive local canyon and its community

Last year’s land care team won the $5,000 reward from the 2025 Pando Sustainability Awards for their restoration work.

USC weighs carbon offsets and sustainability progress amid budget constraints

The University is assessing whether it successfully met its goal to reduce certain carbon emissions by fiscal year 2025.
President Carol folt speaking at event.

Marshall Earth Day panel discusses climate future

The panel discussed impact of Trump administration’s policies on climate change.
President Carol Folt speaking at the Student Sustainability Town Hall.

USC sustainability leaders talk goals post Folt’s tenure

A panel of University leaders spoke at the fourth Student Sustainability Town Hall.
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism Dean Willow Bay speaking at the event.

Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at USC-hosted climate summit

The event aimed to adjust climate change messaging to make more of an impact.
The open doors to the Wilson Student Union. Two yellow banners are beside the door to celebrate the opening of the Sustainability Hub.

USC reaches 50% climate neutrality

The University reduced its water usage by 25% at the end of the 2024 fiscal year.

USC Facilities implements revamped waste bins

The Planning and Management team allocated more space to disposing of compost.
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