Sustainability at the Capitol Campus
Georgetown University prioritizes the care for our common home by integrating the spirit of Laudato Si’ into our work and ways of being. Through our efforts to enhance the sustainable operation of our built environment systems and business processes, cultivate conversations that foster community education and wellness, and take intentional actions to reduce our harm to the planet, we are advancing toward a more sustainable future.
Commitment to a More Sustainable Future
The university is committed to taking the actions necessary to mitigate our impact on the planet. Through strategic partnerships and planning with campus stakeholders, the Office of Sustainability mobilizes sustainable ways of being and enhances business practices at Georgetown.
Sustainability Features at the Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus has a wealth of opportunities for sustainable learning and living. Capitol Campus community members have access to sustainably designed buildings, building-wide composting, sustainable dining, and outdoor green spaces. Learn more about the sustainable features of the campus by taking the Capitol Campus Sustainability Walking Tour.
Take Sustainable Action
The Green Office Program is a voluntary and flexible program that empowers Georgetown faculty and staff to adopt sustainable practices and create environmentally responsible workspaces.
Georgetown’s Annual Move Out Drive encourages community members to donate their gently-used items to benefit local communities in need and to support the university’s waste diversion goals. Donated items are given to local non-profit partners in the DC regional area. In 2025, drives at the Hilltop and Capitol Campus collected over 50,000 lbs of donated goods, valued at over $430,000.
Designing a sustainable event can be easy and meaningful–it just takes intentional planning. The Office of Sustainability’s Sustainable Events Guide is just one tool available to ensure Capitol Campus events reflect Georgetown’s value to Care for Our Common Home.
The Office of Sustainability has developed easy-to-use guides to educate and increase sustainable practices in the areas of recycling, energy conservation, commuting, sustainable purchasing, green events, printing, and travel.
Through strategic partnerships and planning with campus stakeholders, the Office of Sustainability mobilizes sustainable ways of being and enhances business practices at Georgetown. The Sustainability Strategic Plan outlines the strategic priorities that will advance Georgetown toward a more sustainable future and the strategic initiatives required to address these priorities.