| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.08 |
| Liaison | John Pumilio |
| Submission Date | July 17, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colgate University
IN-1: Innovation 1
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John
Pumilio Director of Sustainability Sustainability Office |
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
In FY 2012, Colgate entered into an agreement with Patagonia Sur for the purchase of 5,000 tons of offsets per year for 15 years. The project is a reforestation project in The Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve in the Palena province of southern Chile. Over the course of 15 years, approximately 225,000 native trees will be planted on roughly 428 acres of land which will become the Colgate University Forest. The Patagonia Sur reforestation project has acquired Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) certification. Importantly, the agreement creates academic opportunities for students and faculty to conduct research within the Colgate Forest and The Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve in general. We are part of the University Conservation Circle (UC2) which is comprised of twelve colleges and universities from around the world that have a demonstrated awareness and distinction in the field of sustainability.
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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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