| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.33 |
| Liaison | James Biesecker |
| Submission Date | Nov. 1, 2022 |
Gettysburg College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 4.00 |
Jim
Biesecker Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning & Management 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 Environmental Studies Department on campus is committed to an Inclusion Action Plan and an Anti-Racism Policy. Objectives include instituting a student advisory board, creating a concentration in environmental justice, and implementing lab and fieldwork protocols. Please reference ES website to see the sustainability and diversity objectives: https://www.gettysburg.edu/academic-programs/environmental-studies/
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:
In our Climate Action Plan we acknowledge several objectives related to engagement:
*Recyclemania: The College continues to participate in the national competition and receives high rankings in our categories.
*Center for Public Service: CPS continues to fund outreach activities that educates students and the community about the environment and support people in need.
*Video Conferencing: The installation and use of video conferencing has continued, with nearly 90% of our classrooms and conference rooms having this technology.
*Behavioral Changes: continues to look at ways encourage changes in our campus community through campaigns to take personal responsibility for our impact on the College's carbon footprint.
*Behavioral Changes: The Coill
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:
Meeting our detailed sustainability objectives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032. Please follow the link to our Sustainability and Facilities Services pages.
https://www.gettysburg.edu/about-the-college/sustainability/
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:
A re-organized Campus Climate and Sustainability Committee was given a new charge in 2020. The measurable objective is in the charge: completing the STARS report to track our growth. Please see PDF below
Additional information can be found in the campus Diversity statement.
https://www.gettysburg.edu/offices/diversity-inclusion/diversity-statement
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 | --- |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | --- |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | --- |
| 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) | --- |
| UN Global Compact | --- |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
The college's climate commitments are managed by Second Nature.
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:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.