Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 75.35
Liaison Megan Litke
Submission Date March 30, 2016
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American University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Megan Litke
Sustainability Manager
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:

The Director of Sustainability represents AU on the Washington Metro Council of Governments' Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee. The Director also is involved in the Greater Washington Board of Trade's Green as a Competitive Advantage Committee which brings together government, nonprofit, and business leaders to collaborate on issues.


A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
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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 institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
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