| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 58.33 |
| Liaison | Jessica Bilecki |
| Submission Date | March 14, 2024 |
University of the Pacific
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Jessica
Bilecki Sustainability Director Sustainability |
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Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The overarching goal in the Academics section of the Sustainability Action Plan is "Students have opportunities for learning about and researching sustainability in their discipline". To this end, Pacific aims to achieve the following targets:
1. 10% of courses incorporate sustainability and are offered by 45% of academic departments.
2. 25% of students graduate from programs that require an Understanding of Sustainability.
3. 10% of researchers and 40% of departments conduct sustainability related research.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The overarching goal in the Engagement section of the Sustainability Action Plan is "Sustainability is reflected in campus culture and community relations". To this end, Pacific aims to achieve the following targets:
1. 55% of students and 20% of employees learn about sustainability from their peers.
2. Sustainability is included in all student and employee orientations.
3. 50% of students engage in community service and a community service program for employees exists.
4. A campus wide sustainability culture Assessment is conducted.
5. Assess membership in 3rd Party Worker Rights, Fair Labor or Equivalent Organization.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The overarching goal in the Operations section of the Sustainability Action Plan is "Demonstrate responsible resource use and commitment to human health". To this end, Pacific aims to achieve the following targets:
1. 50% of energy is from renewable sources.
2. Complete a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%.
3. 50% of students and 30% of employees commute with clean transportation.
4. Reduce waste by 50% and divert 50% of waste from the landfill.
5. Achieve 25% energy reduction (Btu/ft2) from baseline.
6. Reduce outdoor water use (gal/acre) by 15% and decrease indoor water use (gal/ft2) by 30%.
7. 25% of electronics are certified Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold or 100% Eco-Labeled.
8. Have and utilize criteria for building products.
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?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The overarching goal in the Planning and Administration section of the Sustainability Action Plan is "Sustainability is reflected in university administrative culture and practices". To this end, Pacific aims to achieve the following targets:
1. have a measurable sustainability plan.
2. 20% of investments in sustainability funds.
3. Offer support, mentoring, or counseling for employees from underrepresented groups.
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
Yes
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
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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?:
Major theme
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?:
Yes
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
Rather than formal plans, the university President has areas of interest that drive and infuse across university activities. Sustainability is one of the areas of interest. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion along with Community Impact are the others.
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Sustainability Action Plan: Sustainability refers to the interconnectedness of environmental, social and economic systems. What happens in one system impacts what happens in another and all need to be healthy for people, economies and the environment to thrive. In this way we can meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
My.Pacific: sustainability is having healthy social, environmental, and economic systems that allow us to meet our needs and have a high quality of life in economically viable ways that are within the limits of the natural systems we depend on. "
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 | No |
| SDG Accord | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | No |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| 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:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
URLs are available to all Pacificans.
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