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Distributed, cross-functional leadership drives the sustainability transformation across campus. Incorporating diverse perspectives and expertise in the development of principles, policies, and practices is essential to innovative and resilient outcomes.

Built Environment

Learn about our 21 LEED-certified buildings and improvements to the built environment through our campus’s commitment to adaptive reuse.

Climate Action

Stay up to date on progress toward Wake Forest’s 2040 climate neutrality goal, greenhouse gas reductions, commitment to 100% renewable energy, and efforts on campus to curb climate change.

Dining and Food Systems

Learn how the commitment to sourcing at least 30% of our food from third-party verified sustainable sources is contributing to human and environmental wellbeing.

Landscaping & Tree Care

Find out how our campus’s commitments to healthy trees, water saving practices, and sustainable landscaping techniques have made Wake Forest a designated Tree Campus Higher Education since 2012.

Transportation

Check out the many alternative transportation options that make Wake Forest a great place for walking, biking, and getting where you need to go sustainably.

Waste Reduction & Recycling

Learn about waste reduction and recycling efforts on campus, including composting food waste and organics collection.