Voices for Carbon Neutrality
Accelerating the University of Michigan towards carbon neutrality
Voices for Carbon Neutrality (VCN) is a group of University of Michigan faculty, staff, and alumni leaders actively advocating for carbon neutrality at U-M. The mission of VCN is to serve as a catalyst and accelerant to drive U-M toward carbon neutrality.
New Planet Blue dashboard debuts U-M’s first Scope 3 visualizations
Offers the UofM community a look at emissions associated with purchasing, business travel, commuting, construction, food, waste, and more. Access the dashboard here: Dashboards | Planet Blue
Computational Centers: A Key Focus for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
VCN submitted a letter to President Grasso and provided insights during the September Regents meeting, addressing concerns related to the proposed data center’s energy, water usage, and environmental justice impacts. Engagement with the President’s office and UM’s administration is ongoing.
Click here to read the letter to the President (August 2025) and click here to read VCN Member Regent comments (September 2025).
Click here to learn more about data centers in Michigan.
Join VOICES FOR CARBON NEUTRALITY TO HOLD THE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTABLE TO ITS NEW GOALS
VCN Recognized at U of M’s Inaugural Climate Week 2025
Pictured left to right: Shalanda Baker, Shana Weber, and Tony Denton.
VCN, along with PCCN and SCNN, was honored during the University of Michigan's inaugural Climate Week kickoff. All three groups were acknowledged for their contributions to advancing the university's goal of carbon neutrality. VCN would like to extend its gratitude to Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action Shalanda Baker, Associate Vice President for Campus Sustainability Shana Weber, and Senior Vice President and Chief Environmental, Social, and Governance Officer Tony Denton for their leadership in this important initiative.
