| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.71 |
| Liaison | Alex Davis |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Arizona State University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Betty
Lombardo Manager University Sustainability Practices |
Does the institution have current and formal plans to advance sustainability in the following areas? Do the plans include measurable objectives?:
| Current and Formal Plans (Yes or No) | Measurable Objectives (Yes or No) | |
| Curriculum | No | No |
| Research (or other scholarship) | No | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes | Yes |
| Air and Climate | Yes | Yes |
| Buildings | Yes | Yes |
| Dining Services/Food | Yes | Yes |
| Energy | Yes | Yes |
| Grounds | Yes | Yes |
| Purchasing | Yes | Yes |
| Transportation | Yes | Yes |
| Waste | Yes | Yes |
| Water | Yes | Yes |
| Diversity and Affordability | No | No |
| Health, Wellbeing and Work | Yes | Yes |
| Investment | No | No |
| Other | Yes | Yes |
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Curriculum:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Curriculum plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Curriculum plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Research (or other scholarship):
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Research plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Research plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Campus Engagement around sustainability:
Arizona State University has a goal to achieve 60 percent documented engagement by members of the campus community by 2015.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Campus Engagement plan:
By 2015, 60 percent of faculty, staff and students will be engaged as active change agents in supporting the University's sustainability practice vision. The metric will be the percent of ASU community participating in one or more sustainability related programs or projects per year.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Campus Engagement plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners will be able to accomplish this goal.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Public Engagement around sustainability:
During 2011, Arizona State University established and integrated family of programs t communicate sustainability information/practices/opportunities internal and external to the ASU community.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Public Engagement plan(s):
The measurable objective is the number of programs that communicate sustainability/information/practices/opportunities to the ASU community. This effort has been very successful for we have established sustainability recognition programs for members of the ASU community, 75 percent of ASU staff have achieved a sustainability rating of average or above on their performance evaluation and over 2000 employees have participated in ASU's sustainability literacy program.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Public Engagement plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners have been able to accomplish this goal.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Air and Climate:
Arizona State University has a goal to replace all university owned vehicles with alternate fuel vehicles by 2018. We also will mitigate 100 percent of Scop2 transportation emissions related to University fleet by 2020 and mitigate 100 percent of Scope 3 transportation emissions - commuter, air/business travel and shuttle vendor partnerships by 2035.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Air and Climate plan(s):
The measurable objective is the percent of university owned vehicles that use an alternative fuel, the percent reduction in Scope 2 transportation emissions as compared to 2010, and the percent reduction in Scope 3 transportation emissions as compared to 2010.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Air and Climate plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners will be able to accomplish this goal.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Buildings:
By 2012, 10 percent of new university construction and renovation contracts to be in compliance with ASU Sustainable Design Guidelines.
By 2012, 50 percent of new university construction and renovation contracts to be in compliance with ASU Green Construction Guidelines.
By 2014, Transition guidelines to mandates – 100 percent of new university construction and renovation contracts to be in compliance with ASU Green Construction Mandates.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Buildings plan(s):
The measurable objective is the percent of new university construction and renovation contracts in compliance with ASU Sustainable Design Guidelines, the percent of new university construction and renovation contracts in compliance with ASU Green Construction Guidelines, and the percent of new university construction and renovation contracts in compliance with ASU Green Construction Mandates.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Buildings plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners have and will be able to accomplish these goals.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Dining Services/Food:
Sustainability in Dining Services/Food
By 2012, initial sustainability based targets to be established for on-campus food sales (to include organic, local, natural and fair trade as appropriate for our community and region).
By 2014, 100 percent of products used by vendors and service providers on campus (food, cleaning, etc.) to comply with ASU Green Procurement Mandates.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
The measurable objective is whether or not initial sustainability based targets for on-campus food sales established and the percent of on-campus food items sold which include organic, local, natural and/or fair-trade ingredients.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners have and will be able to accomplish these goals.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Energy:
Energy Consumption and Efficiency
By 2012, reduce university energy consumption by 10 percent per square foot below 2007 levels.
By 2018, reduce university energy consumption by 20 percent per square foot below 2007 levels.
By 2035, reduce university energy consumption by 35 percent per square foot below 2007 levels.
On-Site Renewable Energy
By 2012, generate 10 percent of university energy requirements from on-site renewable energy facilities.
By 2018, generate 20 percent of university energy requirements from on-site renewable energy facilities.
By 2025, generate 35 percent of university energy requirements from on-site renewable energy facilities.
Off-Site Renewable Energy
By 2012, purchase 10 percent of university energy requirements from off-site renewable energy facilities.
By 2018, purchase 35 percent of university energy requirements from off-site renewable energy facilities.
By 2015, purchase 65 percent of university energy requirements from off-site renewable energy facilities (additional on-site generation possible pending new technology).
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Energy plan(s):
The measurable objective is the percent reduction in university energy consumption per square foot as compared to 2007, the percent of university energy requirements satisfied from on-site renewable energy facilities, and the percent of campus energy requirements satisfied by purchases from off-site renewable energy facilities.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Energy plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners have and will be able to accomplish these goals.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Grounds:
Campus Operations
By 2025, eliminate 100 percent agriculture related emissions.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Grounds plan(s):
The measurable objective is the percent reduction in agriculture related emissions as compared to 2010.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Grounds plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners will be able to accomplish this goal.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Purchasing:
Practices Mandates: Procurement
By 2012, 50 percent of new university contracts to be in compliance with ASU Green Procurement Guidelines.
By 2013, transition guidelines to mandates – 100 percent of new university contracts to be in compliance with ASU Green Procurement Mandates.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Purchasing plan(s):
The measurable objective is the percent of new university contracts in compliance with ASU Green Procurement Mandates by 2012 and the percent of new university contracts in compliance with ASU Green Procurement Mandates by 2013.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Purchasing plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners have and will be able to accomplish these goals.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Transportation:
Transportation
By 2018, replace all university owned vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles.
By 2020, mitigate 100 percent of Scope 2 transportation emissions related to university fleet.
By 2035, mitigate 100 percent of Scope 3 transportation emissions – commuter, air/business travel and shuttle vendor partnerships.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Transportation plan(s):
The measurable objective is the percent of university owned vehicles that use an alternative fuel, the percent reduction in Scope 2 transportation emissions as compared to 2010 and the percent reduction in Scope 3 transportation emissions as compared to 2010.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Transportation plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners have and will be able to accomplish these goals.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Waste:
Aversion
By 2015, reduce university’s solid waste footprint by 30 percent through aversion.
Diversion
By 2015, reduce university’s solid waste footprint by 60 percent through diversion.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Waste plan(s):
The measurable objective is the combined metric –percent reduction in total university generated waste as compared to 2010.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Waste plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners have and will be able to accomplish these goals.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Water:
Water Conservation and Efficiency
By 2013, reduce landscaping water consumption by 10 percent.
By 2014, reduce building water consumption by 10 percent.
By 2020, reduce landscaping water consumption by 30 percent.
By 2020, reduce building water consumption by 30 percent.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Water plan(s):
The measurable objective is the combined metric –percent reduction in total university water consumption as compared to 2010.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Water plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners have and will be able to accomplish these goals.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Diversity and Affordability:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Health, Wellbeing and Work:
On an ongoing basis, provide ASU employees with a safe and healthy working environment. Provide ASU students with a safe and healthy learning, living (residents) and playing (sports, activities) environment.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
The measurable objective is the downward trend in workplace injuries and reduced sick days. By providing continuing education and engagement opportunities made available to all employees Improve workplace satisfaction, and increase spirit, sense of place and participation in on-campus university sponsored activities.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners will be able to accomplish this goal.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Investment:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Investment plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Investment plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in other areas:
Campus Operations
By 2025, eliminate 100 percent refrigerant related emissions.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the other plan(s):
The measurable objective is the percent reduction in refrigerant related emissions as compared to 2010.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the other plan(s):
The University Sustainability Practices office working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and strategic vendor partners will be able to accomplish this goal.
An extended version of the Campus Engagement Plan can be found in our Strategic Plan for Sustainability practices and operations. http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Sustainability is often confused with the environmental movement, but at Arizona State University the concept is much broader than that. Sustainability is a fundamental principle that underlies ASU's learning, research, partnering, and business operations. We have set an ambitious agenda to become a world leader among universities in finding and sharing sustainable solutions for a rapidly urbanizing planet.
Does the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include sustainability at a high level?:
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
The plan is called the Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations. The focus of this plan addresses the University's four overarching sustainability goals: 1) Carbon Neutrality, 2) Zero Solid/Water Waste, 3) Active Engagement, and 4) Principled Practice. It is our full intention to realize and incorporate these objectives throughout the institution.
Also, Sustainability is included in the Arizona State University Master Plan Update dated December 2011. It has shaped the physical environment of the university.
http://www.asu.edu/vpbf/pdf/ASU_MP_Report.pdf
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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