Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.53
Liaison Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
Submission Date July 27, 2018
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Wake Forest University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
Chief Sustainability Officer
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?:
Yes

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:
Through regular meetings, Wake Forest administrators advocate for sustainable transportation infrastructure with municipal and state agencies, including bond initiatives, transit infrastructure improvements, and bicycle master planning.

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
Yes

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:
The institution has advocated for increased access to renewable energy for institutional customers, including serving formally as intervenors on NC HB 586.

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 institution is a signatory to the We Are Still In statement.

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
Yes

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:
Since 2012, John Knox, Professor of International Law and WFU Center for Energy Environment, and Sustainability (CEES) board member, has served as the United Nations special rapporteur for Human Rights and the Environment. Professor Knox has spoken at several international Conference of Parties (COP) meetings advocating for international climate change policies. The work of Knox, and several other affiliate faculty in our academic center (CEES), on international accords at Conferences of Parties is directly tied to climate action advocacy work in the state and on campus.

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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:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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