| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Michael Mumper |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lebanon Valley College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Michael
Mumper Director of Facilities Management Facilities Services |
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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:
Within the College's Strategic plan, Strategic Focus Area #4 calls for "Achieving Sustainability" in a transformative educational experiences and culture of philanthropy.
In addition, the College's Climate Action Plan provides strategic guidance for achieving carbon neutrality in the future.
A copy of the strategic plan:
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The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Sustainability Plan
No
A copy of the sustainability plan:
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The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
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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:
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Research
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Campus Engagement
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
More secure future as a resilient institution having substantially reduced energy consumption along with new local green energy sourcing, providing lower energy costs and increased energy security.
Reduced overall impact on the environment by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, planting trees, and reducing water usage.
Enhanced reputation nationally and locally as a climate leader and responsible entity.
More able to attract environmentally-minded students from all disciplines
Opportunity to employ living laboratories to benefit student learning in environmental sciences and environmental economics.
More able to develop environmentally responsible graduates.
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
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Goal: Carbon Neutrality
- Carbon Budget and Decadal Targets
Offset Remaining Carbon Emissions
- Reduce Total Energy Consumption
Conserve Energy in Buildings
Other Energy-Related Efficiencies
- Complete Transition to Green Energy
Heating of Buildings
- Transportation/Commuting
Funding Strategies
Buildings
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
All buildings will be sub-metered and kBTU/sq ft metrics will be established based on ENERGY STAR ratings
Energy
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
- Sub-metering: install individual electric, gas, and water meters as needed in all campus buildings to allow real-time analyses of energy/water consumption and thereby benchmark LVC consumption versus applicable green standards to identify problems of excess energy/water usage.
- Initiate daytime conservation (temperatures) hours in residence halls and other appropriate campus buildings.
- Sponsor residence competitions in energy reduction
- Renovate existing buildings and build new buildings to recognized green standards such as ENERGY STAR certification, CBECS benchmarking, and LEED-certified construction. This plan sets a goal of 75% of campus buildings to be ENERGY STAR Certified by 2030.
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:
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Grounds
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Purchasing
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
- increase recycled content of office paper purchased above FY'18 levels
- all electronics purchases will meet ENERGY STAR certifications (in the case of lighting systems DLC certifications)
Transportation
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Waste
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
- recycling diversion rate will meet or exceed FY '18 levels
Water
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Sub-metering of all water consumption will be monitored and metrics per appropriate dependent variable will be established
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
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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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
Yes
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
ACUPCC
The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
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Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
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| The Earth Charter | --- |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | --- |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | --- |
| 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:
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives 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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