| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.20 |
| Liaison | Eric Boles |
| Submission Date | March 8, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Arkansas
IN-4: Innovation 4
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Eric
Boles Director Office for Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
In December 2015, the University of Arkansas committed to the American Campuses Act on Climate Pledge as part of the COP21 Paris Climate Conference. This agreement re asserts the U of A’s goal to strive toward carbon neutrality and demonstrates continued leadership on this issue. This commitment is part of The University of Arkansas Climate Action Plan Version 2.0, which was approved by the Sustainability Council in 2014. Achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 at the University of Arkansas will require continued effort and cooperation by students, faculty, and staff to be aware of their energy usage, waste habits, and transportation choices.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
By the end of 2017, the UA expects to be below 1990 emission levels of 125,000 MTCDE, which was originally a 2021 goal.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | Yes |
| Waste | No |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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