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Across Harvard’s Schools and Units, University staff are working to make progress, leverage resources, convene new partnerships, and develop holistic solutions to accelerate positive, sustainable change.


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The Office for Sustainability

The Office for Sustainability is comprised of a team of professional sustainability staff dedicated to developing and implementing university-wide campaigns and initiatives that lead to real and lasting change.

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Sustainability Events

October

17

Saturday
9:00 am-4:00 pm GMT+0000

Amped and Wired 2026: Energy and AI

Amped and Wired unites students, experts, and industry leaders to explore Energy + AI and advance clean energy solutions.

The HUCEG Energy conference is the premier way for interested students, industry professionals, employers, and distinguished experts to come together and drive new, thoughtful change in the clean energy space. This year’s conference will focus on the intersection of Energy + AI, creating a forum for in-depth discussion, practical insight, and meaningful connection across technology, business, policy, and the clean energy transition.

December

09

Wednesday
10:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Community Freecycle

Join us at our community Freecycle in the Smith Campus Center! We will have plenty of goods and decorations to help you get into the holiday spirit!

Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse an excellent selection of items brought by others. Popular items include books, clothes, and household goods. Only donate items in clean and working condition.

Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop!

November

10

Tuesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Community Freecycle

Join us at our community Freecycle at the Science and Engineering Complex!

Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse an excellent selection of items brought by others. Popular items include books, clothes, and household goods. Only donate items in clean and working condition.

Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop!

November

20

Friday
1:00 pm-4:30 pm GMT+0000

Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Career Expo

Are you a Harvard or MIT student or alumni interested in a career in climate and sustainability? Or an employer interested in reaching Harvard University and MIT students with career opportunities? The Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Career Expo is a collaborative effort across Harvard schools and MIT to connect organizations focused on climate, sustainability, and the environment with Harvard undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. Join us for the next expo on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 1:00 – 4:30pm.

November

17

Tuesday
2:00 pm-3:00 pm GMT+0000

Sustainability Spotlight: Geothermal Heating at Weld Hill

Did you know that the Weld Hill Research Building at the Arboretum has the largest geothermal heating system at Harvard? There are 88 wells hidden under the namesake hill which help heat and cool the state-of-the-art research building. Join Head of Operations and Project Management Danny Schissler for a behind-the-scenes look at this fascinating system.

This tour will be a mix of indoors and outdoors.