UB has become the first SUNY campus to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing high-quality carbon credits as part of its comprehensive climate neutrality strategy.
Two architecture and urban planning studios partnered with the NYS Department of State through the UPICS initiative this spring to design strategies for positioning Buffalo as a climate refuge; addressing challenges like resilient housing, disaster communication, food security, and equitable relocation policies for climate-displaced populations.
UBReUSE, a student-led sustainability initiative, empowers students to divert usable move‑out items from the landfill through donation, sorting, and resale, while fostering community engagement and promoting a circular economy.
Campus Dining and Shops (CDS) has been awarded the 2025 NACUFS Silver Award for Waste Reduction, recognizing its innovative sustainability initiatives, including food recovery, composting, and student-led waste education that contribute to UB’s broader climate action and zero-waste goals.
