Carbon Neutrality Initiative
As the University of California works to reach carbon neutrality, the reports and studies conducted by the Carbon Neutrality Initiative working groups will be shared here, both for the UC community and for the benefit of other institutions in California and around the world that are facing similar issues.
Framework for J.E.D.I.-Centered Climate Resilience Planning PDF
2021 Guidance for University of California campuses and medical centers.The following UC Framework outlines the key elements needed for campus-specific climate resilience planning, with a deliberate focus on the most marginalized and at-risk groups.
Strategic Communication to Achieve Carbon Neutrality within the University of California Link
2018 TOMKAT STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION WORKING GROUPA study of current efforts and recommendations for the University of California campuses on using strategic communication to increase engagement in the Carbon Neutrality Initiative.
University of California Strategies for Decarbonization: Replacing Natural Gas Link
2018 TomKat Natural Gas Exit Strategies Working GroupA resource for the University of California, other universities, and any other entity committed to pursuing deep decarbonization through the elimination of natural gas from its operations.
Overcoming Barriers to Carbon Neutrality PDF
2017 Report of the Carbon Neutrality Finance and Management Task ForceA report on the barriers impeding progress toward the University of California’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2025, and recommendations on how to overcome these barriers.
Bending the Curve – Executive Summary PDF
2016 Ten scalable solutions for carbon neutrality and climate stabilityAn executive summary of the full report, which presents pragmatic paths for achieving carbon neutrality and climate stability in California, the United States and the world.
Bending the Curve – Full Report Link
2016 Ten scalable solutions for carbon neutrality and climate stabilityA 10-chapter special report presenting 10 scalable and pragmatic solutions for achieving carbon neutrality and climate stability, from over 50 researchers and scholars from a wide range of disciplines across the University of California system.