| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.28 |
| Liaison | Jamie Jacquart |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Jamie
Jacquart Assistant Director Sustainability |
Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
Name, Purpose and Powers
Section a) Name:
The name of this committee shall be the “Chancellor's Climate Advisory Committee,” henceforth referenced as the “CCAC” or “The Committee”.
Section b) Mission Statement:
In the face of drastic climate change, to propose changes where the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth can adapt and mitigate its impacts
Section c) Purpose:
The purposes of this committee is as follows:
Facilitating integration of climate, carbon reduction, and sustainability initiatives across the campus through the inclusion of key stakeholders
Recommending policy relating to campus activities regarding climate, carbon reduction, and sustainability
Generating reports giving the community a comprehensive understanding of the campus’ climate and sustainability impacts
To accompany the Chancellor’s Zero Carbon Commitment and ensure the campus follows its commitments laid out within that document
Section d) Focus:
The focus of this committee will include, but is not limited to, the intersection of climate and:
Academics/ Research/ Curriculum
Buildings & Infrastructure
Campus Living & Student Activities
Energy
Food Systems & Permaculture
Waste & Recycling
Section e) Powers:
The power of this committee will be that of recommendation and advice. The committee will be able to set its own goals.
Section f) Reporting structure:
Recommendations and advice will be reported to the Vice Chancellor (VC) for Administration and Finance to be brought up to Chancellor and the rest of the of the Chancellor’s cabinet by their next meeting the latest. If recommendations and advice related to an area covered by another VC, they shall be notified.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Faculty and Administrators (or their representatives) representing:
Transportation
Dining
Academic Affairs
Capital Planning
Facilities Operations
Sustainability
Chair of Sustainability Studies
Students, one member from each group:
The Student Government Association
The Sunrise Movement
The Frederick Douglass Unity House
The Sustainability Minor
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
A brief description of each sustainability office:
Encompassing the environment, economy, and social justice, sustainability is one of the world's most urgent topics. The Office of Campus Sustainability and Residential Initiatives serves as a catalyst for action for students in residence halls and on campus. We work with students and the campus community to change their beliefs and behaviors.
Since Spring 2007, we have partnered with The American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The ACUPCC campaign provides a framework for colleges and universities to develop plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.
By increasing recycling across campus, we aim to have zero waste by 2025.
The university is taking the lead to showcase technologies and how we can make a difference.
Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
The Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability has worked with students to create the Chancellor's Carbon Commitment Committee. It has brought together the key players related to Sustainability and STARS reporting. This is helpful for the annual reporting done for the UMass Board of Trustees report (which is based on STARS criteria).
This committee was crucial in jump-starting the Energy Master Planning process, which will determine how the University can become carbon neutral by 2030.
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Job title of the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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