Planning and Administration
Focus Areas
Through a comprehensive planning process, we established guiding principles across three key focus areas within the framework’s physical scope: planning and administration, sustainable operations, and the built environment — all aimed at creating a meaningful environmental impact.
Framework Vision
In the spirit of Meliora, “Ever Better”.
The Sustainability Framework lays the foundation for achieving a more sustainable future, forging creative and effective solutions to combat the environmental challenges facing our local and global community. By operating in line with these guiding principles, we aim to foster a culture that integrates planetary health, community connections, and economic vitality to create thriving, healthy, diverse, and resilient communities for this and future generations.
Physical Scope of Our Sustainability Framework
Our sustainability focus areas are designed to have a far-reaching impact across the University of Rochester’s campuses and properties. The framework encompasses the following locations:
River Campus
Medical Center
Memorial Art Gallery
Eastman School of Music
University-owned off-site properties