The Center contributes to the academic goals defined in SCU’s Leading through Laudato Si’ Sustainability Strategic Plan and the university’s Impact 2030 Strategic Plan, especially that SCU will:
Be recognized for scholarship, research, and thought leadership around integral ecology, and equip all of our graduates to contribute to building a sustainable world through their academic experiences - Leading through Laudato Si’
Increase our expertise and reputation in high-impact areas where we have strong foundations and where the societal need is great, [including] sustainability, [by supporting] research and thought leadership that examines the causes of environmental injustice and vulnerability, and puts forward potential solutions for the public and policy makers - Impact 2030