| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.69 |
| Liaison | Alan Turnquist |
| Submission Date | July 24, 2023 |
Michigan Technological University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Alan
Turnquist Director of Sustainability and Resilience Office of the President |
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
All objectives from Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Action Plan, formalized in February of 2023
- Credit-based applied learning and research experiences in sustainability increase by 5% per year starting in FY22, doubled by FY35
-An average of four sustainability focused courses created or retooled annually through FY25
-Build a sustainability pathway and essential education minors into the revised General Education curriculum
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
All objectives from Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Action Plan, formalized in February of 2023
-Deliver a minimum of three Summer Youth Programs classes reaching at least 150 participants annually
-Create a peer-to-peer education network that reaches all students in the residence halls, and at least 50% of the student body by FY 2024
-Student/Alumni engagement: Host at least one event per year that brings together sustainability-minded students and alumni working in the field. Build a mentorship program for at least 20 students by FY 2024
-Host at least four campus-wide events each year, including campus leadership awards and an institution-wide sustainability update.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
All objectives from Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Action Plan, formalized in February of 2023
-50% reduction in market-based scopes 1 and 2 emissions and a 20% reduction in total utilities cost by 2035 based on a FY2016 baseline. Annual tracking to ensure overall financial performance.
-100% of our purchased electricity is covered renewable energy credits through agreements that increase on the ground renewable energy production
-Leed Gold or higher standards for future construction, H-Stem achieves LEED gold performance
-Per capita landfill waste reduced by an average of 1% annually 2023 - 2035
-Waste reduction protocols established for all major events, avoided waste tracked when possible, aspire for zero-waste events
-Campus free store and/or other markets in place for student and staff reuse of campus materials
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainable investment/finance; or wellbeing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
All objectives from Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Action Plan, formalized in February of 2023
-Assemble a cross-campus advisory committee to assist in advancing priorities in the Strategic Plan for Sustainability and Resilience
-Develop regular sustainability communications, including a web resource with a dashboard that tracks progress towards goals, gives information on ongoing work, and provides opportunities to get involved
-Embed Strategic Plan for Sustainability and Resilience into MTU's Institutional Strategic Plan
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | No |
| SDG Accord | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | No |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Covered in the specific objectives section above.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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