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Roadmap

Roadmap. Definition of sustainability Why sustainability? UAA pledges – external UAA pledges – internal UAA UAF Sustainability Cup Energy policy What can you do to help?. What is sustainability?. Definitions:

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Roadmap

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  1. Roadmap • Definition of sustainability • Why sustainability? • UAA pledges – external • UAA pledges – internal • UAA UAF Sustainability Cup • Energy policy • What can you do to help?

  2. What is sustainability? Definitions: 1. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs                              -UN World Commission onEnvironment and Development2. The long-term health and vitality of economic, ecological, and social systems. -Sustainability Communities Network3. The ability of a system (society, ecosystem, business) to continue functioning into the indefinite future without being forced into decline through exhaustion of key resources.                             - The Context Institute

  3. Pledges Generated ExternallyTalloires Declaration 1) Increase awareness of Environmentally Sustainable Development 2) Create an Institutional Culture of Sustainability 3) Educate for Environmentally Responsible Citizenship 4) Foster Environmental Literacy For All 5) Practice Institutional Ecology 6) Involve All Stakeholders 7) Collaborate for Interdisciplinary Approaches 8) Enhance Capacity of Primary and Secondary Schools 9) Broaden Service and Outreach Nationally and Internationally 10) Maintain the Movement

  4. Actions • Faculty intensive (2007) • Curriculum Development Group (2009) • Pushing to build new buildings to LEED Silver • New Environment & Society degree • Survey results of paper usage • Survey results of transportation survey

  5. Paper Use Faculty (154) Staff (324) Duplex print - 84% Reuse paper - 61% Recycle - 82% Email and scan - 88% Recycled content paper - 84% 66% 65% 90% 89% 89%

  6. Transportation Survey • 523 responses • 90% said it is important to reduce their carbon emissions

  7. American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) • Initiate the development of a comprehensive plan to achieve climate neutrality as soon as possible. • Initiate two or more of the following tangible actions to reduce greenhouse gases while the more comprehensive plan is being developed. • LEED silver buildings, • green star appliance purchasing policy, • offset greenhouse gases emitted by travel, • public transportation, • 15% of electricity consumption from renewable sources.

  8. ACUPCC cont’d • Calculate carbon baseline within one year of signing. • Develop a climate action plan within two years of signing. • Develop a Sustainability Plan within four years of signing.

  9. Carbon Footprint

  10. Carbon Emission Reduction and Management Plan (CERM)

  11. Other actions: • Public transportation • Chancellor’s Sustainability Council (now the Sustainability Action Board) established • Hired a Sustainability Director • HSB designed to LEED Silver standard • Working on a green cleaning policy • Expanding recycling • Next academic year – Green Star policy

  12. U Med Green District • Collaboration among the organizations in this geographic area for the purpose of “collaborating in creating an environmentally sustainable district in Anchorage, Alaska.” • 4 working groups – energy and infrastructure, active transportation, 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle), and procurement

  13. Internal Policies • Academic Plan • Strategic Plan • UAA UAF Sustainability Challenge • Energy Policy

  14. Academic Plan The purpose of the plan includes “ . . . To use our resources to serve society, most especially to assure a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable future.”

  15. Strategic Plan 2017 UAA Vision for 2017 UAA will be a university of first choice distinguished for: Commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. UAA Core Values Sustainability and Stewardship

  16. UAA UAF Sustainability Challenge • Based on the Green Report Card http://www.greenreportcard.org/report-card-2010/schools/university-of-alaska-anchorage • UAA C+ to B- • UAF C- to C-

  17. Energy Policy 1 ENERGY CONSERVATION 1] Switch off lights when they are not needed. 2] Call Maintenance to remove excess light tubes and ballasts. 3] Switch off computers when they are not being used within two hours. 4] Upgrade computer displays with LCD flat screens instead of old-style CRTs. 5] Use electronic equipment that goes into an energy saving mode when not being used. 6] Don’t use electric space heaters... call Maintenance to fix heat problems. 7] Centralize and share beverage and food machines rather than having duplicate equipment in each office. 8] If chilly and the current office temperature is between 68° F and 75° F, consider wearing more or heavier clothing rather than turning up the heat. MATERIAL CONSERVATION 1] Make double-sided copies whenever possible or practical. 2] Use the backs of single-sided copies for scratch paper prior to recycling. 3] Avoid making copies by using electronic distributions. 4] Make good use of scanning technology and e-mail attachments instead of faxing. 5] Use paper with high post-consumer content. 6] Avoid using Styrofoam and plastic products...

  18. Energy Policy cont’d 7] Don’t print draft materials... proofread off of your computer monitor. 8] Encourage the use of online forms rather than paper forms. 10] Recycle office paper, cardboard and newsprint. 11] Use re-usable containers and utensils rather than single-use items. 12] Don’t discard paperclips and rubber bands... reuse them or give them to others who might need them. 13] Recycle toner cartridges by returning them to the purchase point or to General Support Services. WATER CONSERVATION 1] Don’t run water to get a cooler drink... use ice cubes or refrigerated water. 2] Don’t run water continuously when brushing teeth or washing. Only run the water when actually using it. 3] Use cold water instead of hot water whenever possible. TRANSPORTATION CONSERVATION 1] Ride U-Pass, Seawolf Shuttle or carpool. 2] Use engine block heaters when the temperature drops below 20° F. 3] Consolidate and coordinate supply trips. 4] Commit to one or two days per week of not using your car. 5] Don’t leave vehicles idling for excessive periods. 6] Walk, bike, skate or ski if practical rather than drive.

  19. Working Groups • Curriculum development • Electricity use reduction • Paper use • Single occupancy vehicle

  20. What you can do • Individual action – pledge or report • Join a working group!

  21. Questions?

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