| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.14 |
| Liaison | Teddy Lhoutellier |
| Submission Date | Jan. 26, 2022 |
University of Miami
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 4.00 |
Teddy
Lhoutellier Sustainability Manager Environmental Health and Safety |
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Sustainability in the Curriculum. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Gold rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards:
Specific to Academics:
- Increase the number of departments that include sustainability in their learning outcomes.
- List the SUST designated courses in the electives offered in the new programs focused on
Sustainability.
- Offer two “Sustainability in the Curriculum” workshops for faculty per year, and increase the number modified existing syllabi.
https://greenu.miami.edu/about-us/sustainability-planning/index.html
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:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Campus Engagement. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Gold rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards.
Specific to Engagement:
- Enhance the peer-to-peer educator programs for graduate students.
- Enhance and diversify the sustainability training programs for staff.
https://greenu.miami.edu/about-us/sustainability-planning/index.html
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Gold rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards.
Specific to Operations:
- Create a set of UM Sustainable Operations and Maintenance guidelines for existing buildings
- Invest in Energy Efficiency retrofits, sustainable Operations & Maintenance best practices, as well as conservation campaigns to further reduce our energy consumption
- Enhance the voluntary composting program for residents and farmers market vendors.
- Reduce the use of disposable plastic in on campus Dining restaurants.
- Increase the offering of plant-based menu options across Dining services
Phase out the use of glyphosates herbicides.
- Increase the landscape areas managed organically
- Increase the installation of smart irrigation systems Increase the amount of Environmentally Preferred Products in UM approved catalogs
- Collaborate with the Miami Herbert School of Business MS in Sustainable Business to elaborate a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) guide for materials, energy and water related products and services in big renovations at the University
- Increase Level 2 charging stations available on campus
- Adoption of mobile applications to facilitate carpooling, mass-transit, or other alternative transportation modes
- Reduce the University’s waste generation and increase its diversion rate from landfill
- Reduce our Potable water use per weighted campus
https://greenu.miami.edu/about-us/sustainability-planning/index.html
The Office of Sustainability is working on a Sustainable Operation Plan and Carbon Neutrality Plan that will be published in 2022.
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:
The Sustainability Action Plan include goals related to Operations. The plan used the gap analysis generated after our Gold rating to STARS from AASHE to establish quantitative and qualitative goals in that regards.
Specific to Administration:
- Use STARS to build a triennial Sustainability Action Plan covering all areas of Sustainability.
- Include a sustainable living section in our online Student Housing Village resources.
- Include our Sustainability Mission Statement in the University published strategic plans endorsed by the Board of Trustees
- Create a program specifically designed to recruit faculty from underrepresented
groups
- Increase the percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt or for whom no out-of-pocket tuition is required
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
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?:
The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
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:
“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:
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 |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | --- |
| SDG Accord | --- |
| 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) | Yes |
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 Carbon Neutrality with the first milestone of 20% reduction achieved in 2020. The University is currently working on revising its goals through a Sustainable operation action plan exercise that will be published in 2022
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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