| Overall Rating | Platinum |
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| Overall Score | 86.87 |
| Liaison | Carrie Metzgar |
| Submission Date | Nov. 5, 2024 |
University of California, San Diego
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Carrie
Metzgar Campus Sustainability Officer Utilities & Sustainability |
Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
UC San Diego is an active member of several national and international sustainability networks, in which UC San Diego collaborates and shares information with other higher education institutions.
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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE): https://www.aashe.org
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Second Nature's Climate Leadership Network: https://secondnature.org/climate-leadership-network/
UC San Diego also participates in national and international sustainability networks that have members from higher education institutions as well as other organizations, such as non-profits and corporations.
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U.S. Green Building Council: https://www.usgbc.org/
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Solid Waste Association of North America: https://swana.org/
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
UC San Diego is an active member of regional, state/provincial and local sustainability networks, in which UC San Diego collaborates and shares information with other higher education institutions.
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Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs): https://www.ecclps.net/
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University of California Master Gardeners of San Diego County: https://ucanr.edu/sites/sdmastergardeners/
UC San Diego also participates in regional, state/provincial and local sustainability networks that have members from higher education institutions as well as other organizations, such as non-profits and corporations.
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Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) Southern California Chapter: https://www.actweb.org/southern-california
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U.S. Green Building Council, California: https://usgbc-ca.org/
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U.S. Green Building Council, San Diego: https://www.usgbc.org/organizations/san-diego-green-building-council
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San Diego Food System Alliance: https://sdfsa.org/
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
UC San Diego has presented and shared information at the following higher education sustainability conferences:
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AASHE CONFERENCE (OCTOBER 2023): “Building Climate Resilience and Centering Equity,” presented by Carrie Metzgar, Campus Sustainability Officer (https://www.aashe.org/calendar/2023-10-30/)
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EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY – LIBRARIES LEADING THE WAY (FEBRUARY 2024): "Sustainable Libraries – Advice from the Field,” presented by Sibyl Schaefer, Digital Preservation Analyst for Research Data Curation (https://events.arl.org/presinstitute2024/4138661)
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
UC SAN DIEGO SEVENTH COLLEGE SYNTHESIS PROGRAM DECARBONIZATION LIVING LABORATORY
AASHE Campus Sustainability Hub
In July 2023, the Pathways to a Fossil Free UC Taskforce charged each of the undergraduate campuses to conduct studies on how to reduce campus emissions by 90% or greater by 2045. Part of this charge was that each campus would need to adopt a living laboratory approach to the study, meaning the academic and research missions of the university would need to be incorporated in some way, at the discretion of each campus.
At UC San Diego, this charge led to a partnership between the faculty and administration of the Seventh College Synthesis Program and the sustainability staff of Operations Management and Capital Programs. The Synthesis Program is the core general education program of Seventh College, one of eight undergraduate colleges at UC San Diego. The Program consists of a series of courses that make up part of the required curriculum for Seventh College students. While the key goals of these courses include critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills, each uses the lens of the climate crisis and justice. The program enrolls 3,600 students annually across all university majors.
UC SAN DIEGO EPSTEIN FAMILY AMPHITHEATER – EQUITY & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
U.S. Green Building Council – Los Angeles
Sustainable Innovation & Community Awards 2023
The Sustainable Innovation Awards affirm a project team’s commitment and leadership creating a sustainable built environment for all. The awards are merit-based, for built and designed (unbuilt) projects, that go above and beyond in demonstrating innovation, sustainable strategies, and exemplary performance in the fields of sustainability, occupant health and community engagement. In 2023, UC San Diego received a Sustainable Innovation & Community Award in Equity & Environmental Justice for the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater.
UC SAN DIEGO FRANKLIN ANTONIO HALL
U.S. Green Building Council - California
Civic Green Building Awards 2024
The Civic Green Building Awards is a testament to the power of sustainable focus in civic buildings. In 2024, UC San Diego received a Civic Green Building Award for Franklin Antonio Hall, a LEED Platinum building designed to facilitate cross-disciple collaborations.
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Walt Kanzler, Senior Director, Project Quality Management
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Board Member, San Diego Green Building Council, 6 years
Amy Ly, Associate Capital Planner, Campus Planning
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Board Member, Climate Advisory Board, City of San Diego
Kimberly O’Connell, Environmental Affairs Manager, Environment, Health & Safety
Amanda Loeper, EH&S Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety
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Committee Members, San Diego Integrated Regional Watershed Management Advisory Committee
Sibyl Schaefer, Digital Preservation Analyst for Research Data Curation, UC San Diego Library
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Member and Lead Vision and Strategy, National Digital Stewardship Alliance Climate Watch Working Group
Several UC San Diego employees serve as members and/or co-chairs of several University of California Systemwide Working Groups: https://ucop.edu/sustainability/policy-areas/index.html
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Campus Sustainability Officers (Michelle Perez, Carrie Metzgar)
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Green Building (Walt Kanzler, Kacy Wander)
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Climate Planning (Michelle Perez, Carrie Metzgar, Sam Petersen)
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Climate Resilience Planning (Michelle Perez, Carrie Metzgar, Kimberly O’Connell)
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Sustainable Operations & Labs (Carrie Metzgar, co-chair)
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STARS/Metrics Coordination (Carrie Metzgar)
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Sustainable Procurement (Anthony Singleton, Lynda Ta)
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Sustainable Transportation (Curt Lutz)
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Zero Waste (Elizabeth Lin)
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Health & Wellbeing (Carrie Metzgar)
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Food Services (Justin Martinez)
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DEIJ & Sustainability (Carrie Metzgar, Bryan Hooks, Elizabeth Lin)
Does the institution have an ongoing mentoring relationship with another institution through which it assists the institution with its sustainability reporting and/or the development of its sustainability program?:
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING MENTORSHIP
UC San Diego is a part of the UC Systemwide STARS/Metrics Working Group. The group works collaboratively to support one another with sustainability reporting methodologies. Peer reviews, gap analyses, and best practices are shared on a regular, ongoing basis.
DECARBONIZATION MENTORSHIP
Over the past year, UC San Diego and UC Irvine have developed a co-mentoring relationship with the development of campus decarbonization studies. Project leads meet on a regular basis to discuss report development and communications. This mentorship continues to be ongoing.
GREEN BUILDING MENTORSHIP
Walt Kanzler continues to serve as a mentor to others through the San Diego Green Building Council. This takes place at monthly meetings, connecting experienced green building professionals with emerging professionals.
PREUSS SCHOOL MENTORSHIP
UC San Diego Facilities Management and Capital Program Management has been working with and mentoring the Preuss School (a charter school within San Diego Unified School District) to pursue its sustainability goals since 2015. UC San Diego Facilities Management has assisted the Preuss School with energy-conserving improvements, including installation of solar panels, LED lighting retrofits, and Building Automation System upgrades. UC San Diego’s Capital Program Management team is currently providing design review and energy-conserving ideas to help the team achieve LEED Gold on a renovation, as well as reduce the project’s energy budget.
Has the institution had employees or students serving as peer reviewers of another institution’s sustainability data and/or STARS submission during the previous three years?:
A brief description of the peer review activities:
Optional Fields
Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Points of contact for credit information:
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Carrie Metzgar, Campus Sustainability Officer, Utilities & Sustainability
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Walt Kanzler, Senior Director, Project Quality Management
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Kacy Wander, Program Manager, Capital Program Management
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Elizabeth Lin, Waste Management, Recycling, & Sustainability Manager, Facilities Management
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Curt Lutz, Assistant Director, Transportation and Activation
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Elle Mari, Director of Urban Food Equity, Center for Community Health
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Kim Kane, Library Assistant, Library
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Christina Mayberry, Engineering Librarian, Library
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Brenna Gormally, Associate Director, Project-Based Learning, Synthesis Program – Seventh College
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.