Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 75.14
Liaison Kylee Singh
Submission Date July 10, 2023

STARS v2.2

California Polytechnic State University
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Kylee Singh
Sustainability Coordinator
Energy Utilities and Sustainability
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Sustainability committee(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes

The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
The primary function of the Sustainability Advisory Committee is to review and recommend measures related to University sustainability policies and practices dealing with natural resource utilization, land use, and physical projects. The committee is advisory and reports to the vice president of Administration & Finance.

The Academic Senate Sustainability Committee informs and supports the activities of other campus groups and committees whose scope encompasses environmental responsibility. This committee makes recommendations to the Academic Senate to foster development and implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including integration of sustainability into University curriculum and programs.

Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
SAC:
Dennis Elliot* 2022-2023 Continuing President

Adrienne Greve 2021-2023 Continuing Dean, Architecture & Environmental Design

Michelle Haka 2020-2023 Continuing Dean, Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences

Patrick Lemieux 2021-2023 Continuing Dean, Engineering

Seeta Sistla 2022-2023


ASSC:
Anderson, Paul CompSci CENG

Dao, Linh Art&Design CLA

Elliot, Dennis FacSvcs Admin EO (VP/Adm&Fin)

Hockert, Regina Student ASI EO (ASI)

Kathuria, Ajay Indust Tech&Pkg OCOB 2023

Palazzo, Anthony FacPlang Admin EO (Dir/FacPlang)

Pearse, Erin Math CSM 2024

Peters, Jason* (CH) English CLA 2023*

Raynes, Chris Student ASI EO (ASI)

Reich, Jonathan Arch CAED 2023

Singh, Kylee Enrg&Sustain Admin EO (Dir/Engr,Ut&Sus)

Telesetsky, Anastasia Ntrl Res Mgmt CAFES 2023

Winslow, Dianna CTLT Admin EO (VP/AcadProg&Plan)

Winslow, Dianna CTLT Admin EO (AcadDean)

Sustainability office(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
Yes

A brief description of each sustainability office:
The Facilities Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability organization is dedicated to responsible management of the natural resources needed to assure the continued efficient operations of the Cal Poly campus. Electricity, natural gas, water, and various other resources are critical to operating a successful university; Cal Poly is an award winning leader in sustainability because we manage those resources using sustainability as a driving force in campus planning and operations.

Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
3

Sustainability officer(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Yes

Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Kylee Singh, Sustainability Coordinator

Institution-wide coordination 

Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution?:
Yes

A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
Every year, the Cal Poly Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability team in partnership with the Sustainability Advisory Committee and Academic Senate Sustainability Committee convenes a campus wide Sustainability Charrette to shape Cal Poly’s role in Sustainability and Climate Change. The all-day event brings together over 100 faculty, staff, students, administrators, industry partners, and community leaders using Liberating Structures to work through timely challenges for sustainability opportunities on campus.

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Job description (1st position)

Job title of the sustainability officer position:
Energy and Sustainability Manager

Job description for the sustainability officer position:
HR_120_Director_Energy_Utilities_Sustainability.docx

Job description for the sustainability officer position:
This position will have administrative and strategic program leadership roles in support of a wide range of sustainability initiatives having a broad impact on Facilities and the University as a whole. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, research, development, implementation, and oversight of: energy and water conservation projects; recycling and waste reduction programs; educational outreach and behavioral change initiatives; utility procurement, invoice processing, recharge billing, and utility budget forecasting and planning; greenhouse gas tracking and reporting; energy, utility, sustainability, and greenhouse gas master planning; climate action planning; development of on-site and renewable energy generation systems; sustainability rating and certification of buildings and/or the campus; and public relations, publicity, and marketing of these efforts. This position will interface with utility vendors, consultants, contractors, campus auxiliary organizations, students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and will provide information to the campus community and general public by telephone, email, written report, and in person.

Job description (2nd position) 

Job title of the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Sustainability Coordinator

Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
HR120_Sustainability_Coordinator_FINAL.docx

Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
The primary purpose of the Sustainability Coordinator is to provide administrative and program support to the Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability in Facilities. This position will have administrative and strategic program leadership roles in support of a wide range of sustainability initiatives having a broad impact on Facilities and the University as a whole to institutionalize sustainability values in student experience and campus culture across all divisions, departments, and business units. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, research, development, implementation, and oversight of: sustainability and greenhouse gas tracking, reporting, and master planning; climate action planning; educational outreach and behavioral change initiatives; infusion of sustainability into curriculum and academic programs; faculty, staff and student stakeholder engagement; energy and water conservation programs; recycling and waste reduction programs; sustainability rating and certification of buildings and/or the campus; sustainability event planning and coordination; support of class projects and sustainability club activities; and public relations, publicity, and marketing of these efforts. This position will interface with vendors, consultants, contractors, campus auxiliary organizations, students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and will provide information to the campus community and general public by telephone, email, written report, and in person.

Job description (3rd position) 

Job title of the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Energy and Sustainability Analyst

Job description for the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
HR_120_Energy_and_Sustainability_Analyst_1.docx

Job description for the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
This position will have administrative and strategic program leadership roles in support of a wide range of sustainability initiatives having a broad impact on Facilities and the University as a whole. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, research, development, implementation, and oversight of: energy and water conservation projects; recycling and waste reduction programs; educational outreach and behavioral change initiatives; utility procurement, invoice processing, recharge billing, and utility budget forecasting and planning; greenhouse gas tracking and reporting; energy, utility, sustainability, and greenhouse gas master planning; climate action planning; development of on-site and renewable energy generation systems; sustainability rating and certification of buildings and/or the campus; and public relations, publicity, and marketing of these efforts. This position will interface with utility vendors, consultants, contractors, campus auxiliary organizations, students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and will provide information to the campus community and general public by telephone, email, written report, and in person.

Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
https://afd.calpoly.edu/sustainability/about/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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