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Foundation for Advancing Sustainability: A Strategic Plan for NC State University Presented b y : the Campus Environme

Foundation for Advancing Sustainability: A Strategic Plan for NC State University Presented b y : the Campus Environmental Sustainability Team. AGENDA. What = sustainability at NC State Our Progress Foundation for the Plan The Strategic Plan Your Involvement

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Foundation for Advancing Sustainability: A Strategic Plan for NC State University Presented b y : the Campus Environme

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  1. Foundation for Advancing Sustainability: A Strategic Plan for NC State University Presented by: the Campus Environmental Sustainability Team

  2. AGENDA • What = sustainability at NC State • Our Progress • Foundation for the Plan • The Strategic Plan • Your Involvement • Questions & Answers

  3. economy Mission: To engage the students, faculty members, staff, and University partners in preparing for a more sustainable future. society sustainability! Vision: To advance sustainability into the culture, mission, and activities of the University and to become nationally recognized for its successes. environment

  4. NC STATE SUCCESSES

  5. WATER CONSERVATION Water Consumption (Gal/GSF) Operating below drought levels Drought 20% reduction of water use in the past year

  6. ENERGY CONSERVATION 2015 Goal 2015 Goal = 30% reduction of energy use compared to 2003

  7. RECOGNITION Waste Reduction & Recycling named Outstanding University Program by Carolina Recycling Association Top 5 ‘Coolest School’ in Southeast Smith Seal of North Carolina Sustainable Business Award Best Workplaces for Commuters

  8. AdvancingSustainability Help NC State Build the Foundation

  9. BUILDING THE FOUNDATION Culture of Sustainability Campus Environmental Sustainability Team CEST & Working Groups American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment LEED Silver Minimum Mandate Energy & Water Reduction State Law Driving Forces Provost and Vice Chancellor for F&B Charge UNCGA Sustainability Policy Student Interest

  10. SUSTAINABILITY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Board of Trustees Chancellor Executive Officers Co-Sustainability Officers Campus Environmental Sustainability Team University Sustainability Office CEST Working Groups Academics & Research Buildings Communications Energy & Water Materials & Purchasing Transportation Waste Reduction & Recycling Land Use Students - Staff - Faculty

  11. FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 2006 Assessment 2008 GHG Inventory 2010 Climate Action Plan Screen shot Screen shot DRAFT SSP COMING SOON! with your help with your help 2010 Strategic Energy Management Plan 2011 Sustainability Strategic Plan 2011 Tactical Plan

  12. Sample Sustainability Strategies

  13. ACADEMICS and RESEARCH STRATEGIES • Five-Year Strategies • - Courses and curricula • - Service learning • - Sustainability research • - Campus as a classroom • Resource and space efficiency * For a comprehensive list of strategies: http://go.ncsu.edu/ssp

  14. ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY STRATEGIES Five-Year Strategies - Campus culture of sustainability - Sustainability policy - National reporting - Funding - Community networks - Annual event traditions - Recognition and rewards * For a comprehensive list of strategies: http://go.ncsu.edu/ssp

  15. ENERGY and WATER STRATEGIES Five-Year Strategies - Energy consumption reduction - Water consumption reduction - Green information technologies - Diverse fuel sources - Incentives for saving energy - Technical training * For a comprehensive list of strategies: http://go.ncsu.edu/ssp

  16. GREEN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES • Five-Year Strategies • - Sustainability into all building projects • - Holistic building modifications • - Total cost of ownership • - Space management and utilization • - Open space and natural areas • Operational best practices * For a comprehensive list of strategies: http://go.ncsu.edu/ssp

  17. PURCHASING and WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGIES • Five-Year Strategies • - Life cycle cost • - Waste diversion from landfill • - Environmentally and socially preferable purchasing • - Composting • - Outdoor recycling • Local and organic foods * For a comprehensive list of strategies: http://go.ncsu.edu/ssp

  18. TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES Five-Year Strategies - Fuel-efficient fleet - Bicycling - Pedestrian-friendly - Campus and regional buses - Parking policies - Telecommuting, videoconference * For a comprehensive list of strategies: http://go.ncsu.edu/ssp

  19. YOU CAN HELP BUILD NC STATE’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE • Advance your thoughts: • Available : http://go.ncsu.edu/ssp • Comments by February 11: sustainability@ncsu.edu • Response to comments will be recorded online • Join a Working Group by emailing: sustainability@ncsu.edu Questions?

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