Sustainability at CSUCI seeks to integrate sustainability into the built, natural, and learning environments to advance a community that actively pursues environmental and social justice for the common good. Led through the department of Facilities Services, sustainability at CSUCI is achieved through the collaboration of various departments, working groups, academic centers, and individuals dedicated to achieving the university’s sustainability and climate goals.
Definition of Sustainability
CSUCI defines sustainability as the just, equitable, and efficient use of all types of capital — human, financial, manufactured and natural — with the goal of maintaining healthy ecosystems in perpetuity and meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
CSUCI Sustainability Goals
CSUCI has several sustainability goals, including:
- Achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
- Reduce water consumption 10% below 2019 levels by 2030
- Divert 80% of waste from the landfill by 2040
- Improve energy efficiency 20% from 2019 by 2029
Meet Our Sustainability Staff
We have a small but mighty team of dedicated individuals driving CSUCI’s sustainability programs. Meet our team!
Stephannie Abbey, Sustainability Student Assistant
Stephannie is an international graduate student pursuing a MS in Mathematics. She is deeply passionate about the intersection of numbers and any field she finds herself. Hailing from a diverse background, Stephannie brings a unique perspective to the field of sustainability as she has experience in videography, photography and is also a good team player. In the future she hopes to apply her knowledge and skills learnt both academically and professionally in a reputable organisation.
Eddy Borsack, Sustainability Student Assistant
Eddy Borsack is a fourth-year Communications major with an emphasis in Environmental Studies. As a Sustainability Student Assistant, she creates social media content to inspire sustainable practices among students and collaborates on new projects to promote environmental responsibility across campus. She’s excited about the opportunity to influence positive change and empower her peers to be environmentally conscious. Outside of her work, Eddy enjoys hiking the trails near campus and watching sea lions at the beach, where she finds inspiration in nature for her projects.