Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 59.21
Liaison Elaine Durr
Submission Date Feb. 11, 2022

STARS v2.2

Elon University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 2.00 Elaine Durr
Senior Director of Sustainability
Office of Sustainability
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Local advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
Elon University continues to work with local authorities to advocate for increased access to, and safety for, bicycle and pedestrian routes that serve the campus and surrounding area as well as public transportation services. Representatives from the university have been involved in related planning efforts with nearby municipalities. Representatives of Elon University (including representatives of Senior Staff) advocated for a new greenway connecting Elon University to downtown Burlington. Elon University provided funding and property to support this project, which was completed in 2020.

Regional advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:
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National advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
In December 2020, with approval from President Book, Elon University signed on to the We Are Still In Statement, a multi-sector statement urging federal policymakers to launch a national mobilization on climate action. This statement became part of the America Is All In organizing effort.
https://www.americaisallin.com/whos-in/

International advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
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Optional Fields 

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
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None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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