Sustainability

RIT is a leader in groundbreaking sustainability research, education, and engagement. The RIT campus is a living laboratory for sustainable technologies, practices, and philosophies within our built and natural environment. Every day, in all that we do, we live the principles of a sustainable community.

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Key Facts

2030

Target year for RIT to achieve carbon neutrality

74%

Academic departments that offer sustainability-related courses

8

LEED certified buildings

15

Student clubs involved with sustainability

Degree Programs in Environmental Studies and Sustainability

Undergraduate Programs

Analyze and solve real-world infrastructure challenges in RIT’s civil engineering technology degree.

Learn more about the Civil Engineering Technology BS program

RIT’s clean and renewable energy option in electrical engineering will prepare you to develop and implement solutions that reduce, prevent, or mitigate serious environmental threats to our planet.

Learn more about the Clean and Renewable Energy Option - Electrical Engineering BS program

The energy and environment option is focused on identifying, developing, and effectively utilizing alternative energy systems.

Learn more about the Energy and the Environment Option - Mechanical Engineering BS program

Create a sustainable future for our planet in this innovative bachelor’s degree in environmental science, where you’ll combine a love for nature with cutting-edge research. 

Learn more about the Environmental Science BS program

Drive real-world change: transform food systems, advance sustainable production, and mitigate pollution through RIT’s sustainability option in ESHS BS.

Learn more about the Environmental Sustainability Option - Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety BS program

Lead sustainability initiatives and promote safer, healthier, and more resilient workplaces and communities with RIT’s ESHS degree.

Learn more about the Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety BS program

Gain core packaging engineering skills of designing and testing sustainable packaging for food, medical, and consumer product industries.

Learn more about the Packaging Science BS program

Forge your path to engineering excellence with Pre-Baccalaureate Studies in Engineering. Build your foundation.

Learn more about the Pre-Baccalaureate Studies in Engineering program

Lay the groundwork for a scientific future with Pre-Baccalaureate Studies in Science and Mathematics. Explore the unknown.

Learn more about the Pre-Baccalaureate Studies in Science and Mathematics program

Prepare for careers in hazard assessment and emergency planning with the surveying and geospatial analysis option - ESHS BS at RIT.

Learn more about the Surveying and Geospatial Analysis Option - Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety BS program

Graduate Programs

Blend design, research, and sustainability in RIT’s NAAB-accredited master’s in architecture.

Learn more about the Architecture M.Arch. program

An environmental science master’s degree that balances environmental conservation, human well-being, and economic development to tackle the biggest problems plaguing our environment.

Learn more about the Environmental Science MS program

Lead sustainability and safety efforts with RIT’s MS in environmental health and safety management.

Learn more about the Environmental, Health and Safety Management MS program

Design sustainable, functional packaging that stands out. RIT’s MS in packaging science blends creativity and engineering to craft creative packaging solutions.

Learn more about the Packaging Science MS program

RIT’s Ph.D. in sustainability solves real-world challenges and optimizes sustainable systems across tech, business, energy, and more.

Learn more about the Sustainability Ph.D. program

Solve global challenges using sustainability science in energy, food, health, and more.

Learn more about the Sustainable Systems MS program

Latest News

Thought Leaders in Sustainability

Callie Babbitt
Professor
585-475-6277

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Lisa Greenwood
Associate Professor
585-475-2026

College of Engineering Technology

Eric Hittinger
Department Chair

College of Liberal Arts

Saunders College of Business

Alex Lobos
School Director
585-475-7417

College of Art and Design

Mindy Magyar
Associate Professor

College of Art and Design

Nabil Nasr
Associate Provost Academic Affairs and Director of GIS
585-475-5106

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Jennifer Schneider
Senior Director of Integrated Curriculum and Eugene H Fram Chair
585-475-2092

Academic Affairs