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The UC Davis Fossil Fuel-Free Pathway Plan<\/a>, the first of its kind at UC, was released in draft form in June 2023. The Campus Advisory Committee on Sustainability hosted a series of town halls<\/a> to collect community input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability fellows\u2019 projects<\/a> embodied the aim of the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goal 13 \u2014 to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts \u2014 focusing on climate resilience, climate and environmental justice, and advancing zero emissions goals. Campus operations worked to secure a fossil-free future by completing the first phase of the Big Shift<\/a>, launching service of the first electric bus fleet on campus<\/a> and extending the Causeway Connection free ride program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UC Davis achieved a third Gold STARS rating<\/a> and Custodial Services earned a certification<\/a> for its sustainable cleaning program. In an effort to reduce single-use items, campus Dining piloted a reusable linens program<\/a> and partnered with Sustainability on a reusable utensils campaign<\/a>. Students utilized campus as a living lab by completing LEED documentation standards on six credits for new construction, helping the campus earn three additional LEED certifications<\/a> and adapting the campus tree canopy<\/a> to be climate-ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the aftermath of recent tragic events in Davis, the Davis Day of Reflection<\/a> provided an opportunity for the campus community to pause and mourn at scenic locations, strengthening the important link between mental health and sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marking a significant transition in UC Davis\u2019s sustainability journey, the campus said farewell to Camille Kirk<\/a>, director of sustainability and leader in UC Davis sustainability planning for 18 years.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Going Electric<\/a><\/h3>\n

Unitrans, a partnership between the Associated Students of UC Davis and the City of Davis, is doing its part to carry UC Davis closer to its fossil fuel-free goals. With the completion of phase one of Unitrans\u2019 electrification program, six electric buses are now in service, a significant first step in its commitment to ultimately replace all 48 vehicles in the fleet with electric buses. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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UC Davis Invites Public Feedback on Its Fossil Fuel-Free Plan<\/a><\/h3>\n

In 2023, UC Davis solicited comment on the campus Fossil Fuel-Free Pathway Plan, which identifies opportunities and solutions for eliminating fossil fuel use. The Campus Advisory Committee on Sustainability was charged by Chancellor Gary S. May to create the plan in response to a petition for a fossil fuel-free UC Davis initiated by a group of students, faculty and staff. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n