Students from across the University of Chicago can get involved with climate and energy activities on campus through the University’s many Registered Student Organizations. Learn more about the various student-led groups available to undergraduate and grad students below.
Sponsored by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth
UChicago Sustainability Dialogue
Undergraduate and Grad Students
The UChicago Sustainability Dialogue is a student-led platform dedicated to connecting global sustainability topics to the everyday lives of members of the UChicago community. Launched in 2025, the Dialogue publishes weekly student-written pieces analyzing current climate topics and organizes events on campus. We aim to foster open conversations about sustainability issues, inspire thoughtful reflection, and drive meaningful action across the University.
Sponsored by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth
Energy & Climate Club
Undergraduate Students
In partnership with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, ECC coordinates a variety of events, including a weekly talk series, to foster a community of students interested in learning more about climate and energy. The series is an opportunity to learn from experts on fundamental climate and energy topics and connect with peers.
Phoenix Sustainability Initiative (PSI)
Undergraduate Students
PSI seeks to identify and actualize environmentally sustainable practices and policies within the University of Chicago and the wider Chicago community. Centered upon a project group structure and partnership model, PSI creates lasting change and impact by getting directly involved in planning, directing and executing initiatives. Featured programs include Campus Composting; Hyde Park Business Partnerships (HPBP); Environmental Education; Green Data; Campus Waste Reduction; Service; Public Engagement; Professional Development; and Science, Art and Sustainability (SAS).
Environmental Research Group
Undergraduate Students
The Environmental Research Group (ERG) is devoted to interfacing science and social good to create sustainable change in Chicago through applicable, data-driven investigation. Science can oftentimes be void of application to the real world. So, we founded the ERG to help build the bridge between data-driven solutions and real-world impact.
Booth Climate, Energy, and Sustainability Group (CES)
Full-Time Booth Students
CES serves as a platform for discussion on all major drivers of the energy industry such as technology, public policy and regulation, energy security, and the environment.
Booth Corporate Sustainability Club (BCSC)
Part-Time Booth Students
BSCS provides access exclusive events, resources, and tools that help Booth MBAs launch impactful careers in climate and sustainability.
Environmental Law Society
Law Students
The Environmental Law Society (ELS) is a group of students interested in environmental protection. ELS hosts a number of speakers to discuss green policy issues. Law professors, scientists, litigators (in large firms, small firms and nonprofits), environmental advocates and other professors have all been ELS speakers. We also organize a variety of activities to engage students in environmentally-related pursuits, such as decreasing carbon footprints, buying organic and enjoying the environment we work to conserve.
Harris Energy and Environmental Association (HEEA)
Harris Students
Harris Energy and Environmental Association (HEEA) seeks to contribute to ongoing energy and environmental policy discussions and to expose members to various learning and networking opportunities within these areas. In order to do so, we engage with the energy and environmental communities at UChicago and beyond, connecting to a global network of industry professionals. We host events that promote awareness and advancement in these fields of policy and hope to involve any student who shows interest.