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LAUSD Sustainability Initiatives Unit
Sustainability Development is defined as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs' (United Nations General Assembly document A/42/427). LAUSD’s Sustainability Practices Policy requires that we act in ways that preserve and protect our natural resources and the health of our air, water, and soil.
In addition, LAUSD is a premier educational and research resource and has a unique responsibility to nurture and develop students, staff, and communities in sustainable practices that will benefit our schools and city.In 2007, the Board of Education passed a resolution titled Green LAUSD, directed the superintendent to establish a "green" accountability system outlining measurable outcomes for sustainability, and declared its commitment to being the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the Country. In response, the Sustainability Initiatives Unit (SIU) was established in 2008 as a part of the Facilities Services Division. In 2023, the Board appointed the Chief Eco-Sustainability Officer, Christos Chrysiliou, and established the Eco-Sustainability Office (ESO).
ESO is committed to creating a sustainable and resilient school district focused on the health of our students, teachers, and staff. Our team of experts specializes in the development of sustainability strategies, policies, and protocols, management of energy and water conservation projects, sustainable design certification, and implementation of emerging sustainability technologies. Development of awareness and communications strategies, cultivation of partnerships with community-based organizations, and application for rebates and incentives related to sustainable projects and design.
