Our Vision

UC Davis Health Sustainability aims to create a resilient and sustainable healthcare model that celebrates the intersection between human and planetary health through mindful actions, engagement, and education that improves the lives of all for generations to come. 

UC Davis Health sustainability practices give health and patient care the highest priority. The goal is to reduce the environmental footprint of the health system by identifying sustainable business practices that meet the needs of patients and employees while preserving the quality and continuity of care. UC Davis Health Sustainability initiatives and goals include...

• Addressing University of California systemwide goals as laid out in the Policy on Sustainable Practices
• The Sustainable Practices Policy establishes goals in 13 areas of sustainable practices: green building, clean energy, climate action, transportation, sustainable operations, zero waste, procurement, foodservice, water, health care, performance assessment, health and well-being, and diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
• Participating in Practice Greenhealth
• Learn about our involvement with Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.
• Providing stewardship through the UC Davis Health Sustainability Committee
• Read about some of the outstanding progress our Sustainability Committee has made and learn how you can get involved.