Sustainability at Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ embraces sustainability as a driving force behind its mission to prepare every student with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life. The philosophies of education and sustainability at ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ are the same: each center on the ability of our students to thrive in the future.
Sustainability:
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
— THE UNITED NATIONS BRUNTLAND COMMISSION, 1987
Framework
At ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, sustainability takes shape in 8 Action Areas. These are carried out through Teaching and Learning, Infrastructure and Operations, and Community Engagement for a whole-District approach to Sustainability. ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Sustainability staff works with many departments at ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to establish and implement sustainability strategies
Milestones
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has made a long-standing commitment to sustainability, as shown in the timeline & milestones below.
Learn more about green building at ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, sustainability policy and planning, and the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee.
The first Sustainability Annual Report is out now! This report reflects on progress made during the 2024–25 school year across departments in advancing the district’s sustainability goals. From reducing energy and water consumption to expanding student-led environmental initiatives and integrating sustainability into curriculum and operations, ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ continues to build a stronger foundation for long-term environmental and fiscal responsibility.
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