Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 45.79
Liaison Larry Cook
Submission Date Dec. 4, 2020
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

University of South Carolina
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.67 / 2.00 Larry Cook
Director
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The former President of the University, Harris Pastides, signed an open letter saying that he was in support of the Paris Climate Accord. The letter stated that anyone who signed would provide the leadership needed in order to fulfill the United States' role in the agreement. This was done in opposition to President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the agreement.

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Optional Fields 

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
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A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
https://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/administration_and_finance/our_services/government_and_community_relations/index.php

Additional documentation to support the submission:
Mayor_Benjamin_USC_president_Pastides_still_in_on_Paris_climate_accord___The_State.pdf

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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