Leadership in sustainability research, education and service is a hallmark of The University of Georgia’s 2020 Strategic Plan. The University’s campuses serve as living, learning laboratories providing tangible examples to others in the pursuit of economic security, ecologic integrity and social well-being. The University will continue to evolve this leadership role in relation to “grand challenges” as we move toward more sustainable practices and technologies. Part One of the UGA Sustainability Plan establishes a current inventory of greenhouse gas emissions attributed to our campuses within the state of Georgia and serves as a road map with goals and strategies to increase resiliency and significantly reduce the University’s emissions over time. Future development and implementation of this plan will continue to evolve with UGA’s capacity to address challenges and as other issues emerge.