Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 40.39
Liaison Sarah Laurie
Submission Date May 17, 2017
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STARS v2.1

State University of New York at Fredonia
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.50 / 4.00 Lindsey Alday
Student Intern
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Published Plans That Address Sustainability 

Strategic Plan

Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
Yes

A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
The Power of Fredonia, Strategic Plan 2012-2017 Fredonia as a Sustainable Community GOAL: SUNY Fredonia will be known as a sustainable community, engaging in practices that ensure our own vitality as an institution, integrating sustainability principles into all aspects of campus life, and acting as a model for sustainability initiatives in the communities we serve. Sustainability principles should be considered in broad contexts that include environmental, academic, and economic arenas. We have to learn how to live well in our places without undermining their ability to sustain us over time. In addition, SUNY Fredonia has the responsibility to integrate the principles of sustainability into every aspect of campus life—from what we teach to what we do—in order to create positive change for our university, our community, and our global future. Note: 2018-2023 Strategic Plan is in process and also includes sustainability.

A copy of the strategic plan:
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The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
http://home.fredonia.edu/sites/default/files/section/president/strategicplan2011/_files/SUNY%20Power%20of%20Fredonia_WEB.pdf

Sustainability Plan 

Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
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 

Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
Yes

A copy of the climate action plan:
111-cap_1.docx

The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
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Other Published Plans 

Does the institution have other published plans that address sustainability or include measurable sustainability objectives (e.g. campus master plan, physical campus plan, diversity plan, human resources plan)? :
Yes

A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
Diversity,Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan -https://home.fredonia.edu/sites/default/files/section/diversity/_files/DIV_DEI_StrategicPlan_v4_HR.pdf Campus Master Capital Plan - http://fa.fredonia.edu/facilitiesplanning/5-year-plan

Measurable Sustainability Objectives 

Curriculum

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Campus Strategic Plan includes measurable sustainability objectives including revising curriculum to align with Baccalaureate Goals. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan includes goals to build diversity and equity into the general education curriculum.

Research 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The campus Strategic Plan includes objectives for increasing cross-cultural research as well as community-based research.

Campus Engagement 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address 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:
Community engagement is seen as a form of scholarship in the campus Strategic Plan. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan includes an entire section on Engagement including educational components and competency assessments.

Public Engagement 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Power of Fredonia, Strategic Plan 2012-2017 Fredonia as a Sustainable Community GOAL: SUNY Fredonia will be known as a sustainable community, engaging in practices that ensure our own vitality as an institution, integrating sustainability principles into all aspects of campus life, and acting as a model for sustainability initiatives in the communities we serve.

Air & Climate 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address 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:
Climate Action Plan for State University of New York at Fredonia, adopted June 2010, updated Oct 2013: Goals : 50% reduction in Total Scopes 1, 2, 3 Emissions by 2025 relative to baseline emissions in 2009 75% reduction in Total Scopes 1, 2, 3 Emissions by 2040 relative to baseline emissions in 2009 See American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment - http://rs.acupcc.org/progress/754/

Buildings 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan and Campus Master Plan outline compliance with the NYS Requirement that all new buildings be built to a minimum of LEED Silver Standards.

Energy 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan includes the following goals. 1. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. 2. Utilize energy modeling to attain performance goals in the schematic design phase of projects. 3. Consider location and orientation of future building to maximize sustainable opportunities such as solar and wind energy. 4. Continue with building envelope upgrades that include energy efficient window replacement projects and roof replacement projects. 5. When feasible, install or replace roofs with light color roofing material or provide a green roof (grass or other plantings) 6. Design new building systems to promote such items as thermal comfort, natural ventilation, natural light, chilled beams, radiant heating, and user controls. 7. Continue to design new systems that enhance efficiency such as condensing boilers, variable speed drive chillers and provide controls that work directly with the campus energy management system.

Food & Dining 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address 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 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address 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 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan indicates purchasing policies that focus on sustainable products, including a requirement for Energy Star appliances.

Transportation 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Climate Action Plan includes a section on increasing sustainable transportation methods.

Waste 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
No

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Water 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
No

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Diversity & Affordability 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Strategic Plan includes a metric for ensuring the affordability of a college education.

Investment & Finance 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address 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 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address 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 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
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 

Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body (e.g. a mission statement that specifically includes sustainability and is endorsed by the Board of Trustees)? :
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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 principles should be considered in broad contexts that include environmental, academic, and economic arenas. We have to learn how to live well in our places without undermining their ability to sustain us over time. In addition, SUNY Fredonia has the responsibility to integrate the principles of sustainability into every aspect of campus life—from what we teach to what we do—in order to create positive change for our university, our community, and our global future.

Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
Yes or No
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 ---
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:
The Power of Fredonia, Strategic Plan 2012-2017 Fredonia as a Sustainable Community GOAL: SUNY Fredonia will be known as a sustainable community, engaging in practices that ensure our own vitality as an institution, integrating sustainability principles into all aspects of campus life, and acting as a model for sustainability initiatives in the communities we serve. Sustainability principles should be considered in broad contexts that include environmental, academic, and economic arenas. We have to learn how to live well in our places without undermining their ability to sustain us over time. In addition, SUNY Fredonia has the responsibility to integrate the principles of sustainability into every aspect of campus life—from what we teach to what we do—in order to create positive change for our university, our community, and our global future.

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