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Boulder announces vice chancellor for sustainability

Chancellor Justin Schwartz has appointed Andrew Mayock vice chancellor for sustainability, effective March 10following an international search.

Andrew Mayock

Vice Chancellor for Sustainability Andrew Mayock

The newly created position will be charged with establishing a university-wide sustainability leadership role, forming partnerships with faculty, positioning Boulder as a national and global sustainability leader, directly assisting local communities to make Colorado the most sustainable state in the U.S. and funding priority sustainability initiatives through internal and external sources.

Mayock is the former chief sustainability officer for the United States government, where he led the Biden administration’s efforts on sustainability initiatives. Mayock has a proven track record and a strong reputation for driving solutions to the global challenges of climate change.

“I'm thrilled to have someone of Andrew Mayock’s caliber joining our campus,” said Schwartz. “In addition to a wealth of knowledge on sustainable policies and practices, he brings an understanding of how to build coalitions and lead effectively across large, complex organizations.”

During his tenure at the White House, Mayock focused on powering the government’s vehicles and buildings with clean energy, increasing supply chain decarbonization and resilience through the purchase of low-embodied carbon materials and increasing climate impact through domestic and international partnerships.

He will begin his duties a few weeks before the 32nd annualCampus Sustainability Summit, and in June Boulder will co-host the next Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit with UN Human Rights andthe University of Oxford.

“I am honored to join the University of Colorado Boulder, where this new role reflects the university’s steadfast commitment to creating a sustainable future for our students, faculty, staff and community,” Mayock said. “As 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—locally and globally.”

Mayock will bring his significant experience in the government and private industry to elevate Boulder’s national and global sustainability profile.

Boulder is home to numerous research institutes and offers over 250 sustainability-related courses, while its operational units consistently push forward its ambitiousclimate goals:

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