| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.28 |
| Liaison | Nina Bisbee |
| Submission Date | Sept. 22, 2023 |
Bryn Mawr College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Nina
Bisbee Director Facilities Services |
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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.
The Campus has announced an updated goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2035 and is currently updating our climate action Plan accordingly.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainable investment/finance; or wellbeing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Excellence in Action: The vision for Bryn Mawr's Undergraduate College-
• We will build a new health and wellness center, redesign our wellness course, and create programs
that build resilience and support student development and growth.
• We will continue to build an inclusive campus community through programming, policies, and practices that enhance positive social connections, foster equity and fairness, and create a community of belonging for all members.
• We will be a community that plays and celebrates—as well as works—together.
• We will better connect our students to alumnae/i as role models and mentors and build a stronger sense of pride and identity for our community.
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
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 |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | --- |
| SDG Accord | --- |
| 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:
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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