UCLA Ranked Among Top 10 Most Sustainable Universities in the World

UCLA has been ranked as the #9 most sustainable university in the world by Sustainability Magazine. This prestigious ranking highlights UCLA’s commitment to environmental stewardship through decades of initiatives in waste reduction, water conservation, renewable energy, sustainable food systems and forward-thinking research in environmental science and policy.

What makes this recognition even more impressive is UCLA’s location in Los Angeles, a city of 3.8 million people. Despite the challenges posed by such a large urban environment, UCLA continues to lead with sustainable practices that set a standard for universities across the globe.

UCLA’s journey in sustainability goes back decades, having formed the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability in the 1990s, followed by the establishment of the UCLA Sustainability Committee in 2004 and the launch of the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge in 2013. These initiatives reflect UCLA’s long-standing mission to engage staff, students and the wider community in making our planet healthier through education, research, operations and partnerships.

Sustainability Magazine is recognized as the No. 1 magazine, website and newsletter service for sustainability, ESG and Net Zero coverage. Read the full Top 10: Sustainable Universities article here.