Climate Action U-M’s climate action goals focus on pursuing energy efficiency and fiscally-responsible energy sourcing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions toward long-term carbon neutrality.
2025 Goal
Reduce U-M greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent below 2006 levels.
Status
5%
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
2025 Goal
Decrease vehicle carbon output per passenger trip by 30 percent below 2006 levels.
Status
13%
reduction in vehicle carbon output per passenger trip
Other Highlights
Renewable energy purchase agreement
U-M finalized an agreement to buy renewable energy through DTE Energy that will result in about half of the purchased electricity for the Ann Arbor campus coming from Michigan-sourced wind energy.
Bicycle friendly university
In October 2019, U-M was recertified as a Bicycle Friendly University in recognition of the institution’s achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.
For more information about U-M’s sustainability goals, visit the Office of Campus Sustainability.
