| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.17 |
| Liaison | Nina Bisbee |
| Submission Date | June 29, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bryn Mawr College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 4.00 |
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Published Plans That Address Sustainability
Strategic Plan
No
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
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A copy of the strategic plan:
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The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
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Sustainability Plan
No
A copy of the sustainability plan:
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The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
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Climate Action Plan
Yes
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
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Other Published Plans
No
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
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Measurable Sustainability Objectives
Curriculum
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan identifies the following Curriculum objectives:
1. The College will strengthen connections between its curricular philosophies and the principles of environmental stewardship.
2. The College will expand Bi-College course offerings in Environmental Studies.
3. The College will expand Environmental Studies course offerings across disciplines.
4. Faculty affiliated with Environmental Studies will explore offering Emily Balch Seminars on the environment.
5. The College will strengthen the interdisciplinarity of the faculty.
6. The College will increase institutional capacity for experiential, service learning available for academic credit.
Research
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan identifies the following research objectives:
1. The College will encourage undergraduate participation in scientific research on topics related to environmental sustainability.
2. The Dean’s Office and Environmental Studies Program will increase awareness of the College’s fellowships and Green Grants for summer opportunities to engage in in-depth work on environmental sustainability.
3. The College will increase awareness of faculty research and scholarship on the environment.
4. The College will promote research that integrates pedagogy with professional development on topics related to environmental science for K-12 teachers.
Campus Engagement
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Public Engagement
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan includes the following Public Engagement objectives:
1. The College will provide campus-community opportunities for charitable
service with an environmental sustainability focus.
2. The College will enrich student experiences through community-based activities that explore environmental issues and sustainability efforts.
Air & Climate
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Our Climate Action Plan states the Goal of reducing our carbon emissions from our 2008 baseline by 10% over the next ten years.
Buildings
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
.The Climate Action Plan states the following building related objectives:
• Analyze HVAC, electrical and lighting systems, motors, boilers and building envelopes to determine improvements that will result in lower energy usage.
• Review operational protocols in all buildings to determine changes that will result in reduced energy consumption by closing buildings or portions of buildings when possible.
• Evaluate alternative energy source options for campus buildings.
Energy
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan identifies the following energy related goals:
• Restrict campus growth
• Continue to stay abreast of changes in technology and immediately invest in new technology that reduces the use of energy and emissions and that has a reasonable return on the capital investment.
Food & Dining
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Grounds
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Purchasing
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Transportation
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan has a goal to implement an incentive program for commuting students, faculty and staff by funding, at some level, the cost of mass transit and providing a financial incentive for carpooling or biking.
Waste
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Water
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Diversity & Affordability
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Investment & Finance
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Wellbeing & Work
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Other Impact Areas
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Optional Fields
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The formal statement in support of sustainability:
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The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
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Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | Yes |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | No |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Bryn Mawr College has signed The American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Under this commitment the college has pledged to reduce
emissions due to energy consumption and transportation from our 2008 baseline by 10%
over the next ten years.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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