University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth, MN, US
| Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted | Executive Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporter - expired | Aug. 1, 2014 | Jonna Korpi | Aug. 2, 2011 | Download |
UMD aimed to be as inclusive as possible in reporting our STARS data. This submission reflects data for our entire main campus, and also includes research and other facilities near our campus as well, including the Natural Resources Research Institute and Large Lakes Observatory. As a result, 55 buildings are included, with a total square footage of over 3,000,000 square feet.
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Student Sustainability Educators Program | Not Pursuing |
| Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign | Complete |
| Sustainability in New Student Orientation | Complete |
| Sustainability Outreach and Publications | Complete |
| Student Group | Complete |
| Organic Garden | Not Pursuing |
| Model Room in a Residence Hall | Not Pursuing |
| Themed Housing | Not Pursuing |
| Sustainable Enterprise | Not Pursuing |
| Sustainability Events | Complete |
| Outdoors Program | Complete |
| Themed Semester or Year | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Course Identification | Not Pursuing |
| Sustainability-Focused Courses | Not Pursuing |
| Sustainability-Related Courses | Not Pursuing |
| Sustainability Courses by Department | Complete |
| Sustainability Learning Outcomes | Not Pursuing |
| Undergraduate Program in Sustainability | Complete |
| Graduate Program in Sustainability | Not Pursuing |
| Sustainability Immersive Experience | Not Pursuing |
| Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing |
| Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Research Identification | Not Pursuing |
| Faculty Involved in Sustainability Research | Complete |
| Departments Involved in Sustainability Research | Complete |
| Sustainability Research Incentives | Complete |
| Interdisciplinary Research in Tenure and Promotion | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Building Operations and Maintenance | Complete |
| Building Design and Construction | Complete |
| Indoor Air Quality | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory | Complete |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction | Complete |
| Air Travel Emissions | Not Pursuing |
| Local Offsets Program | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Food Purchasing | Complete |
| Trayless Dining | Not Pursuing |
| Vegan Dining | Not Pursuing |
| Trans-Fats | Complete |
| Guidelines for Franchisees | Not Applicable |
| Pre-Consumer Food Waste Composting | Complete |
| Post-Consumer Food Waste Composting | Complete |
| Food Donation | Complete |
| Recycled Content Napkins | Complete |
| Reusable Mug Discounts | Complete |
| Reusable To-Go Containers | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Building Energy Consumption | Complete |
| Clean and Renewable Energy | Complete |
| Timers for Temperature Control | Complete |
| Lighting Sensors | Complete |
| LED Lighting | Complete |
| Vending Machine Sensors | Complete |
| Energy Management System | Complete |
| Energy Metering | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Integrated Pest Management | Complete |
| Native Plants | Complete |
| Wildlife Habitat | Complete |
| Tree Campus USA | Not Pursuing |
| Snow and Ice Removal | Complete |
| Compost | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Computer Purchasing | Not Pursuing |
| Cleaning Products Purchasing | Complete |
| Office Paper Purchasing | Complete |
| Vendor Code of Conduct | Complete |
| Historically Underutilized Businesses | Complete |
| Local Businesses | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Campus Fleet | Complete |
| Student Commute Modal Split | Complete |
| Employee Commute Modal Split | Complete |
| Bicycle Sharing | Not Pursuing |
| Facilities for Bicyclists | Complete |
| Bicycle Plan | Not Pursuing |
| Mass Transit | Complete |
| Condensed Work Week | Complete |
| Telecommuting | Complete |
| Carpool Matching | Not Pursuing |
| Cash-out of Parking | Not Pursuing |
| Carpool Discount | Complete |
| Local Housing | Not Pursuing |
| Prohibiting Idling | Not Pursuing |
| Car Sharing | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Waste Reduction | Complete |
| Waste Diversion | Not Pursuing |
| Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Complete |
| Electronic Waste Recycling Program | Complete |
| Hazardous Waste Management | Complete |
| Materials Exchange | Not Pursuing |
| Limiting Printing | Complete |
| Materials Online | Complete |
| Chemical Reuse Inventory | Not Pursuing |
| Move-In Waste Reduction | Not Pursuing |
| Move-Out Waste Reduction | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Water Consumption | Complete |
| Stormwater Management | Complete |
| Waterless Urinals | Not Pursuing |
| Building Water Metering | Complete |
| Non-Potable Water Usage | Not Pursuing |
| Xeriscaping | Complete |
| Weather-Informed Irrigation | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Coordination | Complete |
| Strategic Plan | Complete |
| Physical Campus Plan | Complete |
| Sustainability Plan | Not Pursuing |
| Climate Plan | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Diversity and Equity Coordination | Complete |
| Measuring Campus Diversity Culture | Complete |
| Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups | Complete |
| Support Programs for Future Faculty | Complete |
| Affordability and Access Programs | Complete |
| Gender Neutral Housing | Not Pursuing |
| Employee Training Opportunities | Complete |
| Student Training Opportunities | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Compensation | Not Pursuing |
| Employee Satisfaction Evaluation | Complete |
| Staff Professional Development in Sustainability | Complete |
| Sustainability in New Employee Orientation | Not Pursuing |
| Employee Sustainability Educators Program | Not Pursuing |
| Childcare | Complete |
| Employee Wellness Program | Complete |
| Socially Responsible Retirement Plan | Not Pursuing |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Committee on Socially Responsible Investment | Complete |
| Shareholder Advocacy | Complete |
| Positive Sustainability Investments | Complete |
| Student-Managed SRI Fund | Not Pursuing |
| Socially Responsible Investment Policy | Complete |
| Investment Disclosure | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Community Sustainability Partnerships | Not Pursuing |
| Inter-Campus Collaboration on Sustainability | Not Pursuing |
| Sustainability in Continuing Education | Complete |
| Community Service Participation | Complete |
| Community Service Hours | Complete |
| Sustainability Policy Advocacy | Not Pursuing |
| Trademark Licensing | Complete |
| Graduation Pledge | Not Pursuing |
| Community Service on Transcripts | Not Pursuing |
| Farmers' Market | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Innovation 1 | Complete |
| Innovation 2 | Complete |
| Innovation 3 | Complete |
| Innovation 4 | Not Pursuing |
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.