| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.82 |
| Liaison | Joanne Wong |
| Submission Date | Feb. 10, 2021 |
Mills College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Joanne
Wong Sustainability Coordinator Campus Facilities |
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 "Mills Community Farm 5-Year Master Plan" has a goal of 5 new sustainable food systems courses in the first five years of farm development.
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:
The Climate Action Plan includes recommendations to engage the campus community in behavior change campaigns to reduce energy use. The "Mills Community Farm 5-Year Master Plan" has a goal of at least 10 new workshops and events open to both the Mills community and public, and hiring at least 4 student workers.
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:
The Climate Action Plan includes the objective to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 15% by 2015, from 2008 levels. Strategies include renewable energy and energy efficiency measures and upgrades, including outdoor lighting, building envelop and mechanical upgrades.
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:
Commitment to Antiracism, Board of Trustees of Mills College, October 15, 2020
Goals for Academic Year 2020-21
1. Identify third-party resources for training, educational support, and review of policy and practices, and develop implementation plans for their support.
2. Share communication and feedback channels for stakeholders who experience racism or who are engaged in antiracism efforts, relying on new structures, such as the cross-divisional Intersectional Antiracism Team (IAT), to lead ongoing equity efforts.
3. Request and review antiracism plans for each division of College operations, and make those plans part of annual operational assessments.
4. Elevate equity and co-design in Mills’ partnership with UC Berkeley.
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 | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| 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) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
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:
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