1.0Sustainability Annual Report 2025https://sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu/2025sarahhttps://sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu/2025/author/sarah/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="iuFpeGzHgo"><a href="https://sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu/2025/locations/uc-san-francisco/">UC San Francisco</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu/2025/locations/uc-san-francisco/embed/#?secret=iuFpeGzHgo" width="600" height="338" title="“UC San Francisco” — Sustainability Annual Report 2025" data-secret="iuFpeGzHgo" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! 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UCSF produced a building energy decarbonization roadmap for its major sites that calls for multiple new electrified heating and cooling plants and thermal storage, distribution of hot and chilled water to plant-connected buildings and individual electrified plants for stand-alone buildings. Key projects from this study were prioritized in UCSF’s 10-year capital financial plan charting an implementation course to a 90% reduction in carbon emissions by the 2045 target date. FOOD UCSF’s sustainable food spend continued to exceed the goal, reaching more than 57%. Plant-based food spend decreased to 35% as a result of missing data but still exceeded the goal. Total food spending nearly doubled as a result of increased tenant business activities — from about $660,000 to more than $1.2 million. Green building UCSF achieved one LEED Gold certification. 16 Gold, 6 Silver and 5 Certified Healthy Vending Healthy vending is defined as meeting UC’s Healthy Vending Guidelines. Data is from 2023–24. Fiscal year 2023–24 represented the first year healthy vending data was collected, providing an important baseline for measuring progress in the coming years. UCSF has made progress by eliminating regular Coke from vending machines and by working with Canteen, the University of California’s contracted vending and micromarket services provider, to stock healthier snack alternatives. UCSF is working to align its offerings with campus health and sustainability goals. procurement The University reports on green spend, as defined in the Sustainable Procurement Guidelines, and reached out to suppliers for spend data in four product categories for this year’s report. Green spend is defined as meeting preferred or minimum criteria in UC’s Sustainable Procurement Guidelines.Suppliers reporting: Electronics (10), Furniture (5), Cleaning supplies (5), Office supplies (5). UC Systemwide Spend Analytics category data provided by CalUSource. Sustainable Building & Laboratory Operations The campus certified one new lab and engaged 112 labs to sign up for the ultra-low-temperature freezer rebate program. Transportation Due to significant changes in UCSF Parking and Transportation policies implemented in June 2025, the campus did not conduct a new survey in 2024–25. A new survey is planned for launch in fall 2025. Sustainable vehicles are defined as electric (zero-emission), plug-in hybrid or clean transportation fuel Single-Use Plastics Phase-Out Complete Phase-out* Partial Phase-out Starting Soon *Complete phase-out of single-use plastics may include exemptions where reasonable alternatives to plastic do not exist. The bulk of the single-use plastics from UCSF’s retail establishments have been transitioned to fiber-based/compostable replacements. The branded items from larger franchise establishments have been harder to transition, so efforts to phase out single-use plastics in these locations are ongoing. As for vending machines, the phase-out of single-use plastics is nearly complete, with just one type of drink (teas) still needing to switch over. Awards A full list of awards is featured on the UC Office of the President’s website.