| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.56 |
| Liaison | Katie Beitz |
| Submission Date | Aug. 25, 2021 |
Oklahoma State University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 4.00 |
Kristeena
Blaser Sustainability Coordinator Energy Services |
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Part 1. Measurable sustainability objectives
Academics
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Engagement
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Operations
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
OSU Energy Management instituted a plan to reduce energy usage across campus. The behavior-based Energy Conservation Program, which features a campus-wide policy and guidelines, has saved the institution about $40M since 2007. OK Senate Bill 1096 (Oklahoma State facilities Energy Conservation Program) was developed to implement a State energy conservation program modeled after OSU’s and was signed into law in May 2012. The bill requires a 20% reduction in energy by the year 2020.
Administration
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Part 2. Sustainability in institution’s highest guiding document
Yes
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
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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?:
Minor theme
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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?:
No
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
“As a premier land-grant institution, Oklahoma State University is dedicated to the stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. Through its sustainability practices, OSU seeks to more effectively and responsibly serve its university community, as well as the citizens of Oklahoma, our country and the world. OSU faculty, staff and students will advance all aspects of sustainability through instruction, research, outreach, administrative decision-making, innovative design and operation of our physical facilities, and our daily behavior.”
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Sustainability is the development and use of resources to improve human quality of life now and in the future. It has become a major topic in both private and public sectors in Oklahoma and elsewhere. Quality of life improvement requires consideration of economic prosperity, responsible use of resources, and protection of the environment and public health.
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 | No |
| 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:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts 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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