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4 Gold Star
AASHE Ratings (2014, 2017, 2021, 2024)
28
LEED Silver or Higher Certified Buildings
1450+
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-related courses are offered within 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs
2100+ Acre
Blacksburg main campus serves as the hub of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s most comprehensive university and a leading research institution
Sustainability and the Land-Grant Mission
Serving people and communities through knowledge, innovation, and action.
As a land-grant university, Virginia Tech has a responsibility to create knowledge, educate people, and put that knowledge to work for the Commonwealth and beyond. Sustainability is a natural expression of that mission—connecting research and education with the environmental, economic, and social challenges that shape the future of our communities.
Research
Grappling with the world’s most complex challenges to map a resilient future.
Education
Preparing students to lead and contribute to a changing world.
Engagement and Outreach
Connecting Virginia Tech expertise with communities, industry, government, and partners across Virginia and beyond.
Operations
Driving a more sustainable future across the university ecosystem.
Our Progress
Tracking progress, outcomes, and continued opportunities for impact
Virginia Tech is advancing sustainability across the university and reporting progress toward its environmental, social, and institutional priorities. Explore our progress through the university’s sustainability reporting, AASHE STARS assessment, and contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).