Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 30.68
Liaison Adam Ryburn
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2011
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.0

Oklahoma City University
PAE-5: Climate Plan

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.00 / 2.00 Audrey Wagner
Student
Oikos Scholars
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Does the institution have a plan to mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions that meets the criteria for this credit?:
No

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A brief summary of the climate plan’s long-term goals:
So far there is no official emissions program, but there have been many increased efforts for climate sustainability. The campus's "Blue Goes Green" committee has highlighted major steps for the university's Earth-friendly efforts which include campus-wide recycling, Earth-friendly admissions publications (with soy-based ink), biodegradable eating utensils, and a community garden. Also, a TimeCar system has been set up, where students can rent a shared car for a certain amount of time.

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A brief summary of the climate plan’s short-term goals:
N/A

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Year the climate plan was formally adopted or approved:
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The website URL where information about the climate plan is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Possible improvements OCU could make are building energy-friendly, water-saving buildings, buying local or organic food, providing more transportation alternatives, requiring environmental literacy classes, and using renewable energy resources.

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