Green Initiative

We are pleased to announce that University of Phoenix is among the top ten colleges and universities that utilize green power, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. We purchase nearly 47 million kilowatt hours of green energy annually – the equivalent of powering more than 4,000 average American homes per year.

At University of Phoenix, we recognize our responsibility to take care of the earth for ourselves and future generations. We understand the importance of sustaining the natural resources we all share. As an institution of higher learning, we also know that we can play a vital role in educating the environmental stewards of today and tomorrow. 

Go Green

Embracing this knowledge, we've launched a Go Green initiative designed to help us fulfill our environmental commitment. With students, faculty members, employees, alumni and facilities in locations around the world, our possibilities for creating positive change are endless.

As part of that commitment, we've:

• adopted an official Environmental Commitment Statement.
• conducted an audit of current environmental practices.
• started work on reporting our environmental performance, based on the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines developed by the Global Reporting Initiative.
• created a recognition program honoring staff members for their environmental contributions.
• started work on creating paper recycling programs at locations across the country.
• incorporated a sustainable design approach into the building of our corporate offices. (Environmentally friendly strategies incorporated into our building's design include high-performance insulated glass to reduce heat gain and loss, energy-efficient light fixtures, a water-efficient landscape and more)
• invited staff and faculty members to submit their formal Go Green pledge.
• launched research into the viability and appropriateness of telecommuting for our work culture.
• launched a comprehensive information-sharing website, Go Green, for faculty members, staff members and others, which includes Green@Home Tips, a glossary of environmental terms and more.
• developed and launched a robust Sustainability 101 web-based training course for all staff members and faculty members.