Overall Rating	Silver
Overall Score	50.74
Liaison	Rachel Kornhauser
Submission Date	Feb. 17, 2023

STARS v2.2

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

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 4.00	Rachel Kornhauser Sustainability Coordinator Finance and Administration

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Part 1. Measurable sustainability objectives

Academics

Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:

Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:

We aspire to make every student aware of PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education learning expectations from their very first Business course to classes in their graduating semester.
- SUNY Oneonta: Department of Business PRME Report

Engagement

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:

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Operations

Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:

Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:

The fundamental basis for establishing a low carbon campus is transitioning the district heating network from a mix of steam and medium temperature hot water (MTW) to low temperature hot water (LTW) and moving to 100% renewable sources for electricity, while a shift to all renewable electricity and energy efficiency measures are essential to reaching the campus’ target.
- The SUNY Oneonta Clean Energy Master Plan, completed in 2021

Administration

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:

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Part 2. Sustainability in institution’s highest guiding document

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

Yes

The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):

Greening the Educational Experience- 2011.pdf

Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:

https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/mission-values-vision

Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:

Minor theme

Optional Fields

The institution's sustainability plan (upload):

SMP (Dec6'17 draft) with key.pdf

Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:

https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/mission-values-vision

Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:

Yes

The formal statement in support of sustainability:

Three core values support our mission:

inclusivity — making sure that everyone feels welcome here;
service — committing to making a difference in the lives of others; and
sustainability — not only financial and environmental responsibility, but a force that keeps each of us moving toward our individual calling, whatever that may be.

The institution’s definition of sustainability:

Sustainability — not only financial and environmental responsibility, but a force that keeps each of us moving toward our individual calling, whatever that may be.

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	---
Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability	---
SDG Accord	---
Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment	---
The Talloires Declaration (TD)	---
UN Global Compact	Yes
Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below)	Yes

A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:

In November 2022, SUNY Oneonta joined the University Global Coalition (UGC). UGC Mission: A collaborative platform of globally engaged universities and higher education associations working in partnership with the UN and other stakeholders to create a more sustainable future for all.

Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:

https://universityglobalcoalition.org/signatories/

Additional documentation to support the submission:

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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

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