| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.51 |
| Liaison | Mike Evans |
| Submission Date | Feb. 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Williams College
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
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Mike
Evans Assistant Director Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives |
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee, office, and/or officer that focuses on sustainability broadly and covers the entire institution?:
Yes
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A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the committee(s), office(s), and/or officer(s) during the previous three years:
The Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment in which we learn, work, and live. We research, investigate, support, promote and implement sustainability programs and educational initiatives. We work with faculty, staff and students, and local and national organizations to deepen our understanding of our impact on the earth’s resources and our responsibilities for developing a sustainable future. In working towards that future, we aim to support the global effort to advance environmental sustainability. To succeed, we must balance environmental, social and economical considerations in all of our decisions and actions. At the core of our approach is the belief that sustainability means meeting the needs of our current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes
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The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
The Campus Environmental Advisory Committee is a group of faculty, staff, students, and administrators that serves as a forum for environmental policy at Williams. Advising the Vice President for Operations of the College, CEAC develops environmental resources and strategies regarding campus operations and planning. The goal is to improve Williams’ ecological impacts.
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Members of each committee, including affiliations and role (e.g. staff, student, or faculty):
Lara Shore-Sheppard - faculty - CEAC chair
Bob Wright, Executive Director, Facilities
Dinny Taylor (Chris Warren acts as her proxy), Information Technology
Amy Johns, Director Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives
Claire Swingle - student
Roxana Rodriguez - student
Jefferson Strait - faculty
Ed Gollin - faculty
Bob Volpi - Director of Dining Services
Ralph Bradburd - Dept Chair - Center for Environmental Studies
Sarah Gardener - Associate Director - Center for Environmental Studies
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The website URL where information about the sustainability committee(s) is available:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee?:
Yes
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A brief description of each sustainability office:
The Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment in which we learn, work, and live. We research, investigate, support, promote and implement sustainability programs and educational initiatives. We work with faculty, staff and students, and local and national organizations to deepen our understanding of our impact on the earth’s resources and our responsibilities for developing a sustainable future. In working towards that future, we aim to support the global effort to advance environmental sustainability. To succeed, we must balance environmental, social and economical considerations in all of our decisions and actions. At the core of our approach is the belief that sustainability means meeting the needs of our current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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Full-time equivalent (FTE) of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
3
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The website URL where information about the sustainability office(s) is available:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Yes
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Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Amy Johns, Director
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A brief description of each sustainability officer position:
The Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment in which we learn, work, and live. We research, investigate, support, promote and implement sustainability programs and educational initiatives. The Director of the Zilkha Center, participates on building committees, leads strategic planning and implementation efforts, works to develop joint initiatives with other departments. Supervises the sustainability staff.
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The website URL where information about the sustainability officer(s) is available:
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