Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 54.45
Liaison Claudia Kent
Submission Date June 30, 2017
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Haverford College
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Jesse Lytle
VP and Chief of Staff
Office of the President
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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:

Haverford has engaged in its Township's Comprehensive Planning process through which it advocated for land use policies that encourage sustainable development. It also participates in the County Planning Commission to promote policies and development that are bicycle friendly.


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:

Haverford advocated with its state senator to support state laws that promote energy efficiency.


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:

Haverford joined multiple institutions in letters to the Trump administration about both climate change and immigration policy. On the latter, the College led a statewide lobbying effort with both Pennsylvania senators.


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:

The campus joined peer institutions in advocating to President Trump that the US remain a signatory to the Paris Climate Agreement.


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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