Opportunity to Help Shape a Sustainable Future and Win $500

December 4, 2024

Dear Rutgers Health Community,

The World Health Organization has declared climate change the single greatest health threat to humanity. As members of the biomedical and health sciences community, we are uniquely positioned to combat this crisis, not only by addressing its health impacts but also by leading in sustainable practices within the health care industry—a sector that contributes to global carbon emissions.

At Rutgers Health, our mission is to improve health and well-being, yet we must acknowledge that our own environmental impact challenges this goal. By adapting our research, education, and clinical practices to be more sustainable, we can safeguard the health of our patients and communities while contributing to a healthier planet.

To help us advance this critical mission, I encourage each of you to take the Sustainability and Climate Action at Rutgers University survey. This survey, led by Angela Oberg, Senior Director of the Office of Climate Action, will help us inventory the practices and preferences of our faculty, staff, and students. The data collected will guide our progress toward Rutgers’ ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral and inform innovative solutions for climate resilience.

By sharing your insights, you can help shape the strategies we use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience across our campuses and beyond.

Take the survey by Friday, December 6

The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete, and as a thank you for your time, you will be eligible to win a $500 or $100 Visa gift card.

Search your inbox for the survey sent on December 3 from angela.oberg@rutgers.edu, subject line, “Win $500 - Take Rutgers Sustainability Survey.”

Please note: You will need to log in with your Rutgers ID to participate. If you encounter any issues, contact the Office of Institutional Research and Academic Planning at Rutgers-IR_Surveys@irap.rutgers.edu.

Together, we can lead the way in building a healthier, more sustainable future. Thank you for your commitment to this important work.

Sincerely,

Brian L. Strom, MD, MPH
Chancellor, Rutgers Health
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University