| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.91 |
| Liaison | Jessica Spence |
| Submission Date | July 26, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Central New Mexico Community College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Molly
Blumhoefer Campus as a Living Lab and Sustainability Project Manager PPD |
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
2019 Update:
The Campus Living Lab & Sustainability Project Manager is currently updating the CNM Environment and Climate Neutrality Plan (link below). There are guidelines/goals for every department aimed at reducing our impact on the environment. The strategic direction mentioned below is also ongoing; increasing sustainability in the curriculum is an institutional effort.
2016: CNM Strategic vision is Changing Lives and Building Community. Through sustainability efforts CNM can build community.
https://www.cnm.edu/about/strategic-direction
Several sustainability Measures in the 2016-2020 Strategic Direction.
or Climate Neutrality Plan
The Climate Neutrality Plan outlines specific goals and timeframes.
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/hr/policies-and-procedures/employee-handbook/documents/ClimateNeutralityPlan.pdf
A copy of the strategic plan:
The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the sustainability plan:
The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have other published plans that address sustainability or include measurable sustainability objectives (e.g. campus master plan, physical campus plan, diversity plan, human resources plan)? :
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
CNM Design Standards and Guidelines(currently being uploaded to this website but exists internally as a completed document). There is an entire section on sustainability and also several sustainability goals woven throughout. https://www.cnm.edu/depts/physical-plant/physical-plant-design-standards
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Increase in the number of courses that include sustainability. The increase in the number of campus as living lab projects.
CNM's Strategic Direction (2016-2020), states that we must "Incorporate Sustainability into 25% Course Offerings". https://www.cnm.edu/about/strategic-direction/student-success.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
NOT PURSUING (above)
CNM has one year (starting fall 2016) to fully develop a curriculum for the Green Certification program. Using the DACUM curriculum building methodology http://www.dacum.org/ CNM has invited several community stakeholders to the table for this research and review process. There will be a two day workshop devoted to this on November 9 and 10, 2016. Molly Blumhoefer, CNM's Campus as a Living Lab & Sustainability Project manager is the representative from facilities who will be at the table for the 2 day workshop.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
From the Climate Neutrality Plan
Summary of Goals
To retain a leadership role in climate change and energy use and develop a guideline for reducing
emissions which is as follows: 2000 levels by 2015, 1990 levels by 2020 and climate neutral by 2025 [currently undergoing revisions].
5. Implement various energy efficiency projects and retrofits to buildings
6. Implement other efficiency projects
7. Purchase renewable energy.
8. Have an educated campus community on energy conservation and sustainability efforts.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
From Climate Neutrality Plan [Currently undergoing revisions]
12. Improve performance of all campus buildings in terms of energy and water usage.
13. Reduce the impacts of cleaning supplies
14. Establish as a standard LEED Silver as the standard for all new buildings, and achieve LEED Gold where possible
15. Incorporate a LEED-EB standard for all renovation projects that are approved in the Five Year
Master Plan.
LEED certifications
Learning opportunities in the built environment (such as campus garden beds, signage, learning modules (YouTube), for example
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZwtmnGVr4dKiB3c99MGAEnWUc3um4WEL
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Reduction in the amount of energy consumed and the reduction in payments to the utility company, by 7-20% in 2020.
Also see "Air and Climate"
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Increase in the local food purchases and increasing support to local business owners through Street Food Institute. Waste reduction.
Climate Neutrality Plan also has outlined goals to reduce waste https://www.cnm.edu/depts/hr/policies-and-procedures/employee-handbook/documents/ClimateNeutralityPlan.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
From Climate Neutrality Plan
-All Buildings sub-metered
-Track monthly usage
-Educate campus on sustainable landscaping
-reduce toxic chemicals
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
From Climate Neutrality Plan [Undergoing Revisions]
Increase in number of Purchase Orders that include language that refers to sustainability.
20. Implement sustainable criteria which will have a positive impact on the environment while
remaining fiscally responsible.
21. Achieve a 30% post consumer waste (PCW) content on all paper purchases by 2012.
22. Reduce per capita paper usage by 20% by 2012. Reduce the usage of colored non- recyclable
paper by 50% or greater.
23. Reduce the amount of printers, copiers and other applicable electronic equipment purchased
and used. Reduce the usage of colored non- recyclable paper by 50% or greater.
24. Reduce the total emissions from the life cycle of materials purchased, used and discarded on
campus, including the emissions and impacts from extracting the materials, processing materials
into products, transporting products to the campus for use and transporting waste materials for
final disposal or recycling.
25. Have an educated campus community regarding sustainable procurement initiatives.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
decrease in the number of parking permits and an increase in bus ridership.
From Climate Neutrality Plan [undergoing revisions]
26. Reduce per capita emissions from air travel by at least 10% from the previous year’s emissions.
27. Reduce the percentage of commuters using single occupancy vehicles by 30% by 2018.
28. Reduce Campus Fleet emissions by at least 4% per year, based on the previous year’s emissions.
29. Increase bicycle and walking on the campus.
30. Have an educated campus community on transportation alternatives and sustainability efforts
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Diversion rate in waste
The Climate Neutrality Plan outlines specific goals and timeframes.
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/hr/policies-and-procedures/employee-handbook/documents/ClimateNeutralityPlan.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
decrease in the amount of water use.
The Climate Neutrality Plan outlines specific goals and timeframes.
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/hr/policies-and-procedures/employee-handbook/documents/ClimateNeutralityPlan.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Chronicle Great Colleges to Work for.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body (e.g. a mission statement that specifically includes sustainability and is endorsed by the Board of Trustees)? :
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
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) | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Signatories of the Nature Conservancy's Rio Grande Water Fund
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/new-mexico/stories-in-new-mexico/new-mexico-rio-grande-water-fund/
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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