Stonehill College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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Reporter |
Jessa
Gagne Energy Manager Operations & Finance |
Part 1. Measurable sustainability objectives
Academics
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Engagement
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Establish a Green Fund to provide funding for student led sustainability initiatives as described in the College’s Master Plan. The College's Sustainability Plan also calls for the expansion of the Eco-Rep program and increasing sustainability literacy.
Green Fund established in FY2013, and renewed annually. Advertised at fall and spring sustainability fairs, online and via faculty during classes. Goal to increase variety and quantity of projects each year by 10%.
Operations
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
As outlined in the College’s Sustainability Plan, Stonehill will work to decrease electric and natural gas usage through the implementation of a campus wide energy management system. Beginning in 2014, an energy management system will be implemented annually in a minimum of one building and a goal of two buildings.
2014: Martin Institute, Roche Dining Commons & Stanger Hall
2015: Cushing Martin & Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex
2016: Spoco Field House
2017: Villa Theresa & Merkert Gymnasium
2018: Welcome Center
2019: College Center, Alumni Hall & Business Building
2020: Duffy Academic Center Heating System
2022: Shields Science Center AHU-3 & AHU-4
2023: Duffy Academic Center Classroom Controls
2024: Duffy Academic Center North Wing Electric Heat
Administration
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Sustained enrollments from partner organizations >25% of class
First-to-second year retention of > 87%
Launch the Center by FY 2022
Growth in number of persons of color serving on Board
Part 2. Sustainability in institution’s highest guiding document
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?:
Optional Fields
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 | No |
| SDG Accord | No |
| 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) | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
In 2012, Stonehill college President, the Rev. Mark T. Cregan, C.S.C., signed the St. Francis Pledge making Stonehill the 12th Catholic college in the United States to sign the St. Francis Pledge. The Pledge, initiated nationally by the Catholic Climate Covenant, is a commitment being made by Catholic individuals, families, parishes, organizations, institutions and universities around the country. It asks Catholics to live their faith by protecting God’s Creation and advocates on behalf of people in poverty who face the harshest impacts of global climate change.
By signing the pledge, Stonehill publicly commits itself to act on each of the St. Francis Pledge’s five elements:
*Pray and reflect on the duty to care for God’s Creation and protect the poor and vulnerable.
*Learn about and educate others on the causes and moral dimensions of climate change.
*Assess how we as individuals and in our families, parishes and other affiliations-contribute to climate change by our own energy use, consumption, waste, etc.
*Act to change our choices and behaviors to reduce the ways we contribute to climate change.
*Advocate for Catholic principles and priorities in climate change discussions and decisions, especially as they impact those who are poor and vulnerable.
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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