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  • LAUSD Eco Sustainability Office

    LAUSD aims to be the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. In 2007, the Board of Education passed a resolution titled Green LAUSD, which directed the superintendent to establish a "green" accountability system outlining measurable outcomes for sustainability. In response, the Sustainability Initiatives Unit (SIU) was developed in 2008 as a part of the Facilities Services Division. Based upon the Green LAUSD Board Resolution, six sustainability focus areas were developed to direct the work of the SIU. In 2023, LAUSD created a new office, the Eco-Sustainability Office (ESO) to replace the SIU in order to coordinate and manage all sustainability related projects District-wide. The ESO is led by a Chief Eco-Sustainability Officer (CESO) who reports directly to the Superintendent's Office. Click on the buttons to learn about the District's goals and projects as they relate to each initiative. 
  • Energy Conservation
     
    Why is it important to conserve energy resources? Because reducing our energy waste not only saves the District dollars, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about our Solar Initiative.
    Water Stewardship
     
    Water is a precious resource, especially in arid climates such as Southern California. To learn how LAUSD is conserving water visit our water stewardship page and find resources on how you can conserve as well.
    Education & Awareness
    The District is continuously piloting new technology and alternative practices to reduce our schools' energy and water consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and divert waste from landfills.
     
    High Performance Schools
     
    Dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our students, LAUSD adheres to the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) & Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. 
    Campus Ecology
     
    Adding green to campuses not only beautifies the space, it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, lowers temperatures, and aids in the infiltration of water to underground aquifers. Click the button to learn about our projects.
    Emerging Technologies
     
     
    The District is continually investigating emerging industry technologies and alternative practices to find innovative ways to reduce our energy and water consumption and meet our sustainability goals.