Environmental consciousness is part of UMass Amherst’s DNA.
Founded as an agricultural college in 1863, our campus has long been at the leading edge of sustainability development, education, and research. We recognize our responsibility as a leader in sustainability and are committed to driving environmental progress—on campus, across Massachusetts, and beyond—to sustain a resilient planet for generations to come.
Student Story: 'It's Existential': An Interview with Ishaan Singh Sarna
Ishaan Singh Sarna is an undergraduate at UMass Amherst. He is involved in sustainability within student government and also is helping faculty with sustainability-related research projects.
I’ve been involved in research since my freshman year. That doesn’t happen everywhere. My friends at other schools aren’t even allowed to be research assistants as undergrads. Here, everyone is welcoming of undergraduates.
—Ishaan Singh Sarna '26
History
History
Points of Pride
Points of Pride
UMass Carbon Zero
UMass Carbon Zero
Okanagan Wellbeing Collective
Okanagan Wellbeing Collective
Facilities Management Sustainability Team
Facilities Management Sustainability Team
Chancellor's Sustainability Advisory Committee
Chancellor's Sustainability Advisory Committee
Steward for the Common Good
UMass Amherst is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving the ultimate goal of being a carbon-zero campus. As a leader in sustainability research and teaching, we aim to do so faster than the guidelines set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
