Campus Initiatives
Buildings
New construction projects and major renovations consisting of 8,000 or more square feet of conditioned, occupied space will achieve LEED certification.
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Climate
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Sustainability Master Plan 2025 supports ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s efforts to become carbon neural by 2037. This is carried over from the initial Sustainability Master Plan (2006-2007) as well as the Sustainability Master Plan (2015). This commitment is also part of the Boldly ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ strategic plan.
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Dining services
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Dining Services has taken on a number of sustainability initiatives.
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Energy use
Since FY 05, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s square footage has more than doubled, yet overall the campus’ energy utilization index (BTU per square foot) has decreased by 35%.
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Landscaping & grounds
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is known for having a beautiful campus, which is a Botanical Garden that is maintained in an environmentally sensitive manner.
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Purchasing
Through its purchasing choices, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has the ability to influence the market and educate the campus and surrounding community.
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Technology
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ uses technological solutions to reduce paper usage and energy consumption.
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Transportation
With a goal of climate neutrality by 2037, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ uses, encourages and supports transportation that reduces carbon emissions.
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Waste reduction
All trash, recycling and composting is managed by Environmental Services.
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Water use
Conserving water is essential in the drought prone southeast. ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is doing its part in a number of ways.