Sustainability at Pima Community College

Pima Community College is committed to climate action, sustainability, and building a more resilient future for our students, employees, and community.

Sustainability at PCC extends beyond environmental stewardship. It includes preparing students for emerging challenges and opportunities, supporting responsible use of resources, strengthening community partnerships, and integrating sustainability into the daily work of the College.

This commitment is reflected in the College's planning framework. In May 2026, the Governing Board adopted environmental sustainability as one of PCC's overarching planning principles, ensuring sustainability considerations are integrated into long-term decision-making and the future direction of the College.

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The Strategy, Analytics and Research (StAR) team coordinates sustainability efforts across Pima Community College. We welcome questions, ideas, partnership opportunities, and feedback from students, employees, and community members.

For questions or comments about sustainability initiatives, climate action efforts, educational opportunities, or community partnerships, please contact:

pcc-sustainability@pima.edu 

Messages sent to this mailbox are received by Gayle Bell, Program Manager for College-Wide Initiatives, and other members of the StAR team. We will help connect you with the appropriate individuals and ensure your inquiry reaches the area of the College best positioned to assist. 

Our Approach

PCC advances sustainability through a college-wide effort that brings together academics, facilities, operations, planning, employee engagement, and community partnerships. Our work is guided by nationally recognized sustainability frameworks and informed by data, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Priorities include:

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy use
• Expanding climate action and sustainability education
• Engaging students, employees, and community partners
• Measuring and reporting environmental performance
• Integrating sustainability across College operations
• Developing a new Climate Action and Resilience Plan

Progress and Accomplishments

PCC has made significant progress toward its sustainability goals, including:

• Achieving the College's original goal of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions ahead of schedule
• Expanding sustainability and climate-related courses and learning opportunities
• Increasing the use of renewable energy through campus solar installations
• Using nationally recognized sustainability frameworks to guide continuous improvement and implementation of sustainability best practices.