| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 44.86 |
| Liaison | Elisabeth Reed |
| Submission Date | Feb. 25, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Illinois State University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.25 / 4.00 |
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Supanichrattana Administrative Associate Facilities Management |
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Published Plans That Address Sustainability
Strategic Plan
Yes
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
Educating Illinois, the university's guiding doctrine, has adopted STARS as its metric of institutional sustainability. Adopting this metric places sustainability at a high level in planning across all areas of university administration.
A copy of the strategic plan:
The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Sustainability Plan
Yes
A copy of the sustainability plan:
The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
Climate Action Plan
Yes
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Other Published Plans
No
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
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Measurable Sustainability Objectives
Curriculum
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
N/A
Research
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
N/A
Campus Engagement
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Public Engagement
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Air & Climate
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Buildings
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Energy
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Food & Dining
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Metrics for dining include number of pounds of food sourced from certified producers (Marine Stewardship Council), organic, and local suppliers. Metrics for food scraps and waste include pounds of food hauled away for composting, and pounds of waste sent to landfill.
Grounds
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Number of acres mowed. Time and effort reports on litter pick-up. Designation of the campus as a Botanical Garden.
Purchasing
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Transportation
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Number of times faculty, staff and students utilize the bus system. Increased pedestrian and bike traffic as reflected in the 'trail counts'. Number of bikes checked out in the bike share program
Waste
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Amount sent to landfill. Amount diverted through recycling and refurbishment programs.
Water
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Amount of grants and grant applications focused on water. Number of programs on campus for water conservation. Number of educational programs on campus and in the community for water quality awareness. Amount of water utilized on campus as measured by residential and operational systems.
Diversity & Affordability
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Investment & Finance
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Wellbeing & Work
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Student Objectives: http://wellness.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/coalitions/HC2020%20Illinois%20State%20Student%20Data%209.2015.pdf
Faculty/Staff Objectives: http://wellness.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/coalitions/HC2020%20Illinois%20State%20Faculty-Staff%20Data%209.2015.pdf
Other Impact Areas
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Optional Fields
No
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
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The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
Sustainability at Illinois State University is an evolving process which enhances quality of life and meets economic, social, and environmental needs of the present without compromising resources for future generations. At Illinois State University, this is accomplished through teaching, research, service, and administrative efforts that benefit our various communities.
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) | No |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
ISU wants to pursue climate neutrality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create a plan/inventory that can be used for future projects at ISU.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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