University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, US
| Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted | Executive Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 45.79 | May 17, 2024 | Larry Cook | Dec. 4, 2020 | Download |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Institutional Boundary | Complete |
| Operational Characteristics | Complete |
| Academics and Demographics | Complete |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Courses | Complete | 2.96 / 14.00 |
| Learning Outcomes | Complete | 1.16 / 8.00 |
| Undergraduate Program | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Graduate Program | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Immersive Experience | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Incentives for Developing Courses | Complete | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Campus as a Living Laboratory | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Scholarship | Complete | 2.09 / 12.00 |
| Support for Research | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Open Access to Research | Complete | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Student Educators Program | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Student Orientation | Complete | 1.54 / 2.00 |
| Student Life | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Outreach Materials and Publications | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Outreach Campaign | Complete | 4.00 / 4.00 |
| Assessing Sustainability Culture | Complete | 0.25 / 1.00 |
| Employee Educators Program | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Employee Orientation | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Staff Professional Development | Complete | 1.25 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partnerships | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Inter-Campus Collaboration | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Continuing Education | Complete | 5.00 / 5.00 |
| Community Service | Complete | 4.17 / 5.00 |
| Participation in Public Policy | Complete | 0.67 / 2.00 |
| Trademark Licensing | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Complete | 0.00 / 10.00 |
| Outdoor Air Quality | Complete | 0.50 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Building Operations and Maintenance | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Building Design and Construction | Complete | 0.95 / 3.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Building Energy Consumption | Not Pursuing | 2.21 / 6.00 |
| Clean and Renewable Energy | Complete | 0.00 / 4.00 |
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| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage Purchasing | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 6.00 |
| Sustainable Dining | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Management | Complete | 0.51 / 2.00 |
| Biodiversity | Complete | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Procurement | Complete | 1.75 / 3.00 |
| Electronics Purchasing | Complete | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing | Complete | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Office Paper Purchasing | Complete | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Fleet | Complete | 0.13 / 1.00 |
| Student Commute Modal Split | Complete | 0.78 / 2.00 |
| Employee Commute Modal Split | Complete | 0.24 / 2.00 |
| Support for Sustainable Transportation | Complete | 1.60 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Minimization and Diversion | Complete | 2.54 / 8.00 |
| Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Hazardous Waste Management | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Water Use | Complete | 0.78 / 5.00 |
| Rainwater Management | Complete | 1.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Coordination | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Sustainability Planning | Complete | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Participatory Governance | Complete | 1.00 / 3.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity and Equity Coordination | Complete | 1.33 / 2.00 |
| Assessing Diversity and Equity | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Support for Underrepresented Groups | Complete | 2.08 / 3.00 |
| Affordability and Access | Complete | 1.00 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Committee on Investor Responsibility | Complete | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Sustainable Investment | Complete | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Investment Disclosure | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Compensation | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Assessing Employee Satisfaction | Complete | 0.44 / 1.00 |
| Wellness Program | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Workplace Health and Safety | Complete | 1.28 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Green Event Certification | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Sustainable Dining Certification | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 0.50 |
| Grounds Certification | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Bicycle Friendly University | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation A | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Innovation B | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
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