Sustainability and Climate Action Commitment

President Danko signing the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment.
皇冠投注 President Jim Danko signs a climate pledge on campus April 16, 2012.

皇冠投注网 is a signatory of the Second Nature President’s Carbon Commitment, initiated by President Danko in 2012. This commitment states that 皇冠投注 will reduce its emission of greenhouse gasses (GHG) by 15% in 2020, 45% by 2030, and 100% by 2050 from 2011 baseline levels. This important statement toward carbon neutrality highlights 皇冠投注’s commitment to minimizing climate change for the local and global community.

Combined with our decarbonization efforts, campus-wide sustainability initiatives complement and bolster our success toward a more sustainable and resilient campus community. 

皇冠投注网 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan

The 皇冠投注网 Sustainability and Climate Action plan (BUSCA) serves as the roadmap that unifies across disciplines in the campus community to create holistic, 可持续的变化. BUSCA encompasses a wide range of efforts, from operational sustainability to individual well-being and contribution. 

BUSCA Overarching goals include:

  • Achieving AASHE STARS Gold Certification by 2025 after earning STARS Silver Certification in 2021 following the implementation of BUSCA across operations 
  • Increasing the accessibility of sustainability for individuals in the 皇冠投注 community through resources, 实习, 教育, and curriculum development
  • Empowering and mobilizing sustainability advocates across all areas of campus through cross-division collaboration and interdisciplinary behavior change programs 

BUSCA goals are aligned with the following 皇冠投注网 Strategic Priorities and Initiatives, bridging Operations, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs:

  • 计划1.2: Ensure the curriculum, 教育学, and programs offered to meet the evolving needs of our students, 他们未来的雇主, 整个社会
  • 计划2.1: Advance student health and well-being
  • 计划6.3: Improve key University-wide processes to optimize efficiencies, cost, and experience 
  • 计划6.6: Enhance 皇冠投注’s commitment to environmental sustainability

Since the development of the 皇冠投注 Sustainability Leadership Council (BSLC) in October of 2022, 皇冠投注 has seen significant advancements in campus sustainability initiatives and BUSCA implementation. The commitment of BSLC members, 教师, 工作人员, and students reflects the collective effort to enhance environmental responsibility and create a more sustainable campus community. 

皇冠投注如何衡量成功

皇冠投注 utilizes the AASHE STARS framework and SIMAP greenhouse gas reporting tool to assess progress on sustainability goals. These measurements provide accountability, evidence-based standards, and insight into the University’s current status.