Goals

These draft goals were developed with input from the university and health system community members who are working together to develop the ONE VCU Sustainability Plan. For plans this important, everyone’s voice needs to be heard and are fortunate to have passionate students, faculty, staff and team members participating in the development of the ONE VCU Sustainability Plan. 

Please note that as the plan progresses, these goals are subject to change.

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Ourselves 

Embed sustainability in the One VCU culture 

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Our community 

Enhance student, patient, workforce and community health and well-being by restoring the natural environment and minimizing VCU’s environmental impact

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Our world 

Inspire sustainability innovation in research, education and healthcare to advance environmental health, human health, health equity and economic vitality