After an international search, University of Colorado (CU) Boulder has announced Andrew Mayock as the institution鈥檚 vice chancellor for Sustainability. In this newly created position, Mayock will assure CU Boulder asserts itself as a global leader in sustainability while also strengthening community and university collaboration to increase statewide environmental awareness.听
Former sustainability officer for the U.S. government under the Biden administration, Mayock has experience advocating for sustainable solutions on a large scale. With a focus on electrifying federal vehicles, powering government buildings with clean energy, and decarbonizing the supply chain, Mayock will bring his extensive experience to help CU Boulder push forward its climate goals with new and improved sustainable initiatives.听
鈥淚 am honored to join the University of Colorado Boulder, where this new role reflects the university鈥檚 steadfast commitment to creating a sustainable future for our students, faculty, staff and community,鈥� Mayock said in a statement. 鈥淎s we continue to navigate the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental stewardship, I am excited to collaborate with this talented community to foster innovative solutions, inspire bold action and continue to lead the way in sustainability practices鈥攍ocally and globally.鈥�