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Committing Your President

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.

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Committing Your President

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  1. Committing Your President American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment

  2. To make a cheeseburger: McDonald’s 2 pounds of grain. 10 pounds of lost topsoil. 600 gallons of water. Pesticides and fertilizer. www.facingthefuture.org

  3. To make a cheeseburger: McDonald’s 195,750,000 metric tons of CO2 13 million SUVs 16 million SUVs now on the road http://www.openthefuture.com/cheeseburger_CF.html JamaisCasciohttp://openthefuture.com

  4. ACUPCC

  5. ACUPCC

  6. Voluntary effort. Establish a structure to develop and implement a program to comply with the ACUPCC. Complete emissions inventory within one year. American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment

  7. 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. American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment

  8. 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. American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment

  9. 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/ American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment

  10. 616 total signatories as of March 9, 2009. American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment

  11. For sustainable operations: 40% Purchasing 40% Facilities 20% Residential Life American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment

  12. 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. American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment

  13. GlobalInstitute of Sustainability Repurposed 43-year old building

  14. Approach

  15. 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. NAEP April, 2009

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. The “Planned” Approach

  19. Inventory

  20. Footprint

  21. Footprint

  22. Footprint

  23. 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.

  24. “The Plan” • Energy – • Green power purchases – LAST RESORT. • Transportation – • Offsets – LAST RESORT.

  25. 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 )

  26. 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.

  27. Zero Solid Waste • Recyclables/Food/Compost • Reusables/Durable Goods • Green Purchasing • Front-End Elimination • Efficient Practices

  28. 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.

  29. Active Engagement

  30. Pocket Change

  31. Pocket Change

  32. 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.

  33. ASU Dining Services

  34. LEED Buildings • LEED Silver mandate on all ASU owned, funded and operated buildings. • To date: • 6 silver • 4 gold • 1 platinum

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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. Next Steps

  39. 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. Next Steps

  40. Finding Common Ground Lowest possible impact, greatest possible sustainability Lowest possible cost, greatest possible value • HIGH EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS • low total cost of ownership • <5 year return on investment Procurement Office for Sustainability Jon Chapman

  41. 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. Green Purchasing Policy

  42. Water: Most water efficient available. Waterless urinals, low flow faucets, etc. Converted to filtered water and handed out reusable personal water bottles. Green Purchasing Policy

  43. 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. Green Purchasing Policy

  44. 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. Green Purchasing Policy

  45. Forest Conservation: Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. Reused wood encouraged. Green Purchasing Policy

  46. 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. Green Purchasing Policy

  47. Packaging: Reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging is preferred. Minimization of packaging is encouraged. Green Purchasing Policy

  48. 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. Green Purchasing Policy

  49. 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. Green Purchasing Policy

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