Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.97
Liaison Teddy Lhoutellier
Submission Date March 13, 2019
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University of Miami
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Teddy Lhoutellier
Sustainability Manager
Environmental Health and Safety
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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:
“Our real Estate and Facilities group is leading the effort to seek new and innovative ways for the University to meet its sustainability goals through conservation, reducing, reuse and recycling programs […] and reducing their energy consumption” University of Miami Strategic Plan. p 44

A copy of the strategic plan:
roadmap-proof-4_LbjMlWR.pdf

The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
https://roadmap.miami.edu/

Sustainability Plan 

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

A copy of the sustainability plan:
Sustainability action plan 2019DEF.pdf

The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
https://greenu.miami.edu/about-us/sustainability-action-plan/index.html

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:
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The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/CLIMATE%20ACTION%20PLAN%202009.pdf

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):
Mobility Plan 2016: The University of Miami is committed to programs and strategies that reduce single-occupant vehicle trips and maximize efficiency for moving to, from, within, and around its Coral Gables Campus (“Campus”). Over the past 23 years, the University has become increasingly residential. More students are living on or near Campus in developments such as University Village, Red Road Commons, Cloisters at the Gables, Valencia Apartments, The Residences at Merrick Park, and Gables Ponce apartments. The University has eliminated cars for resident freshmen, launched a student and employee discount public transit program, and introduced an efficient parking management program. The University continually encourages the use of fuel efficient and electric vehicles, trip sharing, walking, bicycling and much more. https://www.fop.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/cpd-pdf/final-2016-mobility-plan.pdf

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 Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Sustainability in the Curriculum. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

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 Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Sustainability in Research. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

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:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Campus Engagement. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

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 Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Public Engagement. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

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:
Our President Climate Commitment goal for Carbon emission reduction is 20% by 2025 from a 2007 baseline. The target and action plan is included in our Climate Action Plan: https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/CLIMATE%20ACTION%20PLAN%202009.pdf

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:
All new buildings since 2008 have to reach the LEED Silver certification as part of our President Climate Commitment. Tracking of this target is available on our Design and Construction Green Building page: https://greenu.miami.edu/topics/green-buildings/index.html

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 Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

Food & Dining 

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

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

Grounds 

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

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

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 Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

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 Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

Waste 

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

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

Water 

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

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

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 Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Diversity and Affordability. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

Investment & Finance 

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

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Investments and Finance. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

Wellbeing & Work 

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

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Wellbeing and Work. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Silver rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards. https://greenu.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/Sustainability%20action%20plan%202019DEF02.pdf

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)? :
Yes

The formal statement in support of sustainability:
“Our real Estate and Facilities group is leading the effort to seek new and innovative ways for the University to meet its sustainability goals through conservation, reducing, reuse and recycling programs […] and reducing their energy consumption” University of Miami Strategic Plan. p 44

The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
The University of Miami uses the AASHE terms that defines sustainability in a pluralistic and inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.

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
Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment Yes
The Talloires Declaration (TD) Yes
UN Global Compact No
Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) No

A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
In 2007 President Donna E. Shalala signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. This historical event sent a strong and unequivocal message about University of Miami’s dedication to sustainability. As part of this commitment, a Climate Action Plan was designed in 2009. The University of Miami, since then, has engaged in the path of Greenhouse Gases emissions reduction.

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
https://greenu.miami.edu/about-us/sustainability-action-plan/index.html

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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