University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, US
| Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 45.14 | Sept. 21, 2029 | Larry Cook | July 30, 2026 |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Executive Letter | Complete |
| Points of Distinction | Complete |
| Institutional Characteristics | Complete |
| Reporting Methodologies | Complete |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Course Offerings | Complete | 4.98 / 14.00 |
| Undergraduate Programs | Complete | 6.85 / 15.00 |
| Graduate Programs | Complete | 4.69 / 8.00 |
| Applied Learning | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Research | Complete | 5.94 / 10.00 |
| Center for Sustainability Research | Complete | 6.00 / 6.00 |
| Responsible Research and Innovation | Complete | 5.58 / 7.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Outreach and Communications | Complete | 5.00 / 5.00 |
| Co-Curricular Activities | Complete | 6.00 / 9.00 |
| Staff Engagement and Training | Complete | 5.00 / 8.00 |
| Sustainability Culture Assessment | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Engagement | Complete | 3.00 / 8.00 |
| Community Partnerships | Complete | 6.00 / 9.00 |
| Continuing Education | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Shared Facilities | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Inter-Campus Collaboration | Complete | 2.40 / 3.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Building Design and Construction | Complete | 0.91 / 3.00 |
| Building Operations and Maintenance | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Water Use | Complete | 1.65 / 7.00 |
| Ecologically Managed Grounds | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use | Complete | 3.46 / 10.00 |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 16.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Service Procurement | Complete | 1.30 / 8.00 |
| Food Recovery | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Procurement System | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 7.00 |
| Purchased Goods | Complete | 0.22 / 4.00 |
| Materials Management | Complete | 3.00 / 4.00 |
| Waste Generation and Recovery | Complete | 2.30 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Fleet | Complete | 0.06 / 2.00 |
| Commute Modal Split | Complete | 1.61 / 6.00 |
| Air Travel | Complete | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Coordination | Complete | 0.50 / 1.00 |
| Commitments and Planning | Complete | 2.00 / 6.00 |
| Institutional Governance | Complete | 2.50 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Investment Program | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Investment Holdings | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Climate | Complete | 2.42 / 3.00 |
| Racial and Ethnic Representation | Complete | 0.80 / 3.00 |
| Gender Parity | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Affordability and Access | Complete | 1.50 / 3.00 |
| Student Success | Complete | 2.91 / 3.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Health, Safety and Wellbeing | Complete | 2.83 / 3.00 |
| Employee Rights | Complete | 1.00 / 3.00 |
| Pay Equity and Living Wage | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting Assurance | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Open Access Journal Hosting | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Green Events Program | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Addressing Historic Injustices | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Community Engagement Assessment | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Trademark Licensing Monitoring and Verification | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Biodiversity Assessment | Complete | 0.50 / 1.00 |
| Coolfood Pledge | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Bicycle Friendly Recognition | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Shared Mobility Program | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Open and Shared Course Materials | Complete | 0.50 / 1.00 |
| Universal Design | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| OHSMS Certification | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Innovation A | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Innovation B | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Innovation C | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
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