We’re excited to announce that the Office of Sustainability has officially become the Office of Climate Action and Resilience. While the name is new, our work is the same.

Eduardo "Wayo" Longoria, co-founder of Casa de Luz, has been a pioneer in fostering health and community through sustainable, plant-based dining in Austin since 1991 — and we’re proud to introduce him as our newest Net-Zero Hero!

Consider this: every year, at least 12,500 tons of holiday decorations, 141,525 tons of food packaging, and 30,000 tons of holiday cards end up in landfills. Follow these tips for a greener holiday season.

Meet our newest Net-Zero Hero: Kelley Rytlewski! Founder of Heartening, Kelley is on a mission to take meaningful action to reduce waste, connect community, and build a more sustainable future in Austin.

Learn about the 2023 Resilience Mini Grants Program, which awarded $78,000 in funding to support community organizations that play key roles in community preparedness, recovery, and response to extreme weather events.

Members of the Office of Sustainability team have had the opportunity to join other national and global climate leaders in events centered on learning from one another, sharing challenges, and celebrating successes. Read on to hear about our travels!

Meet our newest Net-Zero Hero: Carmen Rangel. Carmen is a community artist and co-founder of The Mosaic Workshop. We spoke with Carmen about her commitment to reusable materials and her inspirations as an artist.

Chiara "Sunshine" Beaumont, our newest Net-Zero Hero, is an Indigenous educator and resistance artist who shares her gifts across the state, organizing on behalf of Indigenous communities and Mother Earth.

Join us in welcoming our newest team member: Molly Ellsworth! We asked Molly a few questions to learn more about her passions, her journey to this work, and what she's looking forward to in her new role.