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Committing Your President. American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. To make a cheeseburger:. McDonald’s. 2 pounds of grain. 10 pounds of lost topsoil. 600 gallons of water. Pesticides and fertilizer. To make a cheeseburger:. McDonald’s. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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NAEPApril, 2009
Committing Your President
American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment
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McDonald’s
2 pounds of grain.
10 pounds of lost topsoil.
600 gallons of water.
Pesticides and fertilizer.
www.facingthefuture.org
To make a cheeseburger:
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McDonald’s
Jamais Cascio http://openthefuture.com
To make a cheeseburger:
195,750,000 metric tons of CO2
13 million SUVs
16 million SUVs now on the road
http://www.openthefuture.com/cheeseburger_CF.html
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ACUPCC
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ACUPCC
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American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
• Voluntary effort.
• Establish a structure to develop and implement a program to comply with the ACUPCC.
• Complete emissions inventory within one year.
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American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
• A climate action plan that includes a target date and interim milestones for becoming climate neutral within two years.
• Take immediate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing at least two of a list of seven tangible actions.
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American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
• Policy for LEED Silver on construction.• Policy for ENERGY STAR products.• Policy to offset air travel greenhouse gas.• Provide access to public transportation.• Purchase 15% renewable energy in 1 year.• Support sustainability at firms where invested.• Waste Minimization in RecycleMania.
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American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
• Integrate sustainability into the curriculum and making it a part of the educational experience.
• Make the inventory, climate action plan, and progress reports publicly available.
http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/
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American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
• 616 total signatories as of March 9, 2009.
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American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
For sustainable operations:• 40% Purchasing• 40% Facilities• 20% Residential Life
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American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
• Somewhere on campus, a sustainability operations officer is completing a greenhouse gas inventory, calculating your carbon footprint, and planning for carbon neutrality.
• Befriend this person.
• Our two people are in our Global Institute of Sustainability.
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Global Institute of Sustainability
Repurposed 43-year old building
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Approach
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Clean Air Cool Planet Calculator
• Excel spreadsheet.
• Input data on lots of stuff, including:
• Budget, population, size, etc.
• Purchased utilities.
• Generated utilities.
• Vehicles, air travel, commuter travel.
• Agriculture, solid waste, lost refrigerants.
• Offsets generated.
NAEPApril, 2009
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Approach
• Leadership from the top.
• Culture that middle management gets it done.
• Traditionally low student involvement.
• Not currently working from a common plan.
• Ad hoc network organization.
• “Loose” inventory.
• Observing the off-set market.
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Approach
• Leadership from the top.
• Culture that middle management gets it done.
• Traditionally low student involvement.
• Not currently working from a common plan.
• Ad hoc network organization.
• Approximate greenhouse gas inventory.
• Observing the off-set market.
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The “Planned” Approach
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Inventory
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Incl. Transp.) for All Campuses
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Footprint
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Footprint
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Footprint
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The Plan
Energy –
• Efficiency – Conservation.• On-site renewable energy.
Transportation –• Expand commuter options.• Invest in video conferencing infrastructure.• Consider biofuels.
Waste –• Recycling – diversion of durable goods.• Green Purchasing Policy.• Front-end reductions.
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“The Plan”
Energy –
• Green power purchases – LAST RESORT.
Transportation –• Offsets – LAST RESORT.
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Carbon Neutral - Energy
• $70M in Energy Efficiency – Performance Contract (http://uabf.asu.edu/energy_conservation )
• 1.8MW of solar (2008), 9 MW by December 2009 – Power Purchase Agreements (http://uabf.asu.edu/campus_solarization )
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Carbon Neutral - Transportation
• Free passes for public transportation to all students, subsidized for faculty/staff – resulting in 1.5M one-way trips last year.
• Free shuttles connecting the four campuses.• Car-sharing Program• Transitioning to alternative fuel vehicles.• Student run bicycle co-op.
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Zero Solid Waste
•Recyclables/Food/Compost
•Reusables/Durable Goods
•Green Purchasing
•Front-End Elimination
•Efficient Practices
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Zero Solid Waste
• New Green Purchasing Guidelines established 2007 – (http://uabf.asu.edu/buying_green )
• Revamping recycling programs. (http://uabf.asu.edu/recycling_at_asu )
• Green Waste Composting – diverting an average of 12 tons of waste a month – compost used on campus.
• Salvage, reuse and diversion of durable goods through ASU Surplus Property and department specific efforts such as ASU Paint Services.
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Active Engagement
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Pocket Change
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Pocket Change
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Active Engagement
• Outdoor recycling receptacle sponsorship.• Pocket Change – sustainability marketing piece
distributed to all faculty, staff, and students.• Campus Metabolism - building dashboard
program created in-house (http://cm.asu.edu)• Online tour of select “Sustainability Points of
Pride” www.asu.edu/tour/sustainability/• Sustainability Toolbox – strategies and resources
for integrating sustainability practice into ASU offices and events.
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ASU Dining Services
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LEED Buildings
• LEED Silver mandate on all ASU owned, funded and operated buildings.
• To date:– 6 silver– 4 gold– 1 platinum
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ASU Grounds Services
• Campus Harvest – engages ASU community in harvesting food grown on campus for use in dining facilities.
• Tools and gardening implements created out of scrap material.
• Landscaping waste diversion program – provides compost for use on campus.
• Staff utilize bicycles to move around the campus.
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ASU Print & Imaging Lab
• University printing facility that serves as a teaching lab.• Facility certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).• University Stationary and Business Cards – Printed on
100% recycled content paper.
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Human Resources
• Sustainability information included in new employee orientations.• Behavioral Engineering consultant retained.• Sustainability criteria in staff reviews. • Employee recognition “Sun-Award” program includes
sustainability.
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Next Steps
• Formalize carbon and sustainability plans.
• Expand energy efficiency and conservation efforts.
• Formalize building guidelines. Perform a green cleaning assessment.
• Officially start zero water waste program.
• Expand zero solid waste program.
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Next Steps
• Better engagement on all four campuses.
• Establish a product review process.
• Formalize campus living laboratory program.
• Develop a web-based Carbon Inventory System.
• Increase communication and active engagement.
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Finding Common Ground
HIGH EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS• low total cost of ownership• <5 year return on investment
Jon Chapman
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Energy:– All computers EPEAT Bronze or higher.– Extra consideration for EPEAT Gold or Silver.– Copiers/printers use recycled/remanufactured.– Meet Energy Star, or in upper 25% efficiency.– Suppliers take back for reuse or recycling.– Vehicles use alternatives to diesel.– Most efficient lighting.
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Water:– Most water efficient available.– Waterless urinals, low flow faucets, etc.
– Converted to filtered water and handed out reusable personal water bottles.
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Toxins and Pollutants:– Cleaning products biodegradable, phosphate-
free, and citrus-based. – Custodians required to use Green Seal
certified products.– Surfactants and detergents biodegradable and
phosphate-free.– Vacuums meet Green Label Testing Program.– No lead or mercury.– Integrated pest management with
environmentally friendly products.
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Biobased Products:– Biodegradable and compostable plastics.– ASTM standards for plastic paper coatings
and for compostable plastics.– Biobased vehicle fuels are encouraged.– Paper, paper products, and construction
products made from non-wood plant products are encouraged.
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Forest Conservation:– Forest Stewardship Council certified wood.– Reused wood encouraged.
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Recycling:– 30% Post Consumer Waste paper mandated.– Recycled asphalt, concrete, aggregate base
when practicable.– Reclaimed stone and brick.– Parking products with highest Post Consumer
Waste content possible.– Preference for durable, long lasting, reusable,
or refillable products.
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Packaging:– Reusable, recyclable, or compostable
packaging is preferred.– Minimization of packaging is encouraged.
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Green Building:– All new construction and renovations
incorporate green features.– LEED Silver is the goal.– Low or no volatile organic compounds and
formaldehyde.– Distributors/manufacturers must have an
approved carpet recycling plan.– No chloroflourocarbon and halon.
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Landscaping:– Sustainable landscape management, including
integrated pest management, drip irrigation, composting, local mulch, etc.
– Landscape structures of recycled content.– Permeable surfaces are encouraged.– Low water plants required.
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Green Purchasing PolicyArizona State – http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/pur/pur210.html
Berea College - Green and Socially Responsible PurchasingCarnegie Mellon University - Procurement Services Green PracticesCornell University - Green Purchasing Task ForceDuke University - Green PurchasingGeorgia Institute of Technology - Green PurchasingIthaca College - Buy Green, Buy Socially ResponsiblyJuniata College - Sustainable PurchasingLansing Community College - Environmentally Sound PurchasingMassachusetts Institute of Technology - Green ProcurementMcGill University - Environmental PurchasingPrinceton University - Environmental - Green BuyingSanta Clara University - Sustainability Purchasing PoliciesTulane University - Green PurchasingUniversity of California, Santa Barbara - Environmentally Preferable PurchasingUniversity of Colorado at Boulder - Environmentally Responsible Purchasing University of Florida - Environmental PurchasingUniversity of Michigan - Procurement Stewardship InitiativesUniversity of Michigan - MConnectUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Sustainability PurchasingUniversity of Oregon - Environmental PurchasingUniversity of Pennsylvania - Socially Responsible PurchasingUniversity of South Carolina - Environmental Purchasing InitiativesWestern Illinois University - Policy on Green PurchasingYale University - Green Purchasing
Don Speer
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Green Purchasing Policy
• Landscaping:– Sustainable landscape management, including
integrated pest management, drip irrigation, composting, local mulch, etc.
– Landscape structures of recycled content.– Permeable surfaces are encouraged.– Low water plants required.
Brian Yeoman
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STARS
• The standard measure of sustainability.• Seven purchasing related forms:
– Energy Star Purchasing.– EPEAT Purchasing.– Green Cleaning Products Purchasing.– Paper Purchasing.– Furniture Purchasing.– Vendor Code of Conduct.– Tier Two Credits.
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RESOURCES• EPA has numerous websites on EPP and related
topics. Most can be accessed at www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp
• EPA “Database of Environmental Information on Products” is at http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf/pages/search.html?open
• EPA has Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site for buying recycled content materials at http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm
• EPA WasteWise web site http://www.epa.gov/wastewise/ has tons of good info on Pollution Prevention.
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RESOURCES
• EPA has info on buying energy efficient products at www.energystar.gov/
• The Federal Energy Management Program has info on energy efficient products at www.eere.energy.gov/femp/
• The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is at www.nrc-recycling.org/resources/resources.htm
• “Greenseal” is a third party organization that certifies environmental products. Their URL is www.greenseal.org
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RESOURCES
• NAEP http://www1.naepnet.org/ • AASHE http://www.aashe.org/index.php • ACUPCC
http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/ • Second Nature http://www.secondnature.org/ • HEASC http://www.aashe.org/heasc/