Chip Amoe, J.D., M.P.A., sustainability officer, named a Crain's Notable Leader in Sustainability for 2025

Ann Arbor – Earlier this week, Chip Amoe, J.D., M.P.A., University of Michigan Health’s sustainability officer, was recognized as a Notable Leader in Sustainability in Crain’s Detroit Business. 

“From cutting emissions and promoting clean fuels to helping companies and governments advance sustainability goals, Crain's Notable Leaders in Sustainability are driving the future of Southeast Michigan,” noted the publication. 

“Their work spans myriad sectors: health care, finance, manufacturing, energy and community development. Above all, they have been able to deliver measurable outcomes on transformative projects advancing environmental and economic resilience in Michigan.”

Amoe was nominated for this honor because of his outstanding work at U-M Health, where he oversees the institution’s sustainability efforts in collaboration with the U-M Medical School and campus sustainability leaders.

“I am grateful for my colleagues who nominated me for this recognition, as it’s truly a reflection of the collective work our incredible sustainability team is doing on a daily basis to improve planetary and human health,” said Amoe. 

“I’m also thankful to be recognized among many other notable leaders who are actively working to create a better world for everyone.” 

Amoe leads the charge in developing U-M Health’s sustainability strategy, which builds on the organization’s long history of innovative work and aligns with U-M’s Carbon Neutrality and Campus Sustainability Goals.

The strategy focuses on five main goals to address climate change and improve the health of the patients, employees and communities U-M Health serves; they include: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, eliminating chemicals of concern, reducing waste, sourcing local and sustainable food, and building healthy and resilient communities. 

Amoe’s advancement of these goals and the tracking of key metrics helped Michigan Medicine achieve the prestigious Top 25 Award for Environmental Excellence from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading health care sustainability organization, in 2025.

“There’s still a lot we have to do in a short amount of time to avert the worst impacts of climate change and truly improve the health of our patients, employees and the communities we serve,” said Amoe. “But it’s nice to be recognized for your work and hopefully this recognition will help inspire others to continue advancing this cause for the benefit of our people and our planet.”

More information on Crain’s Notable Leaders in Sustainability for 2025 can be found here.