Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 82.07
Liaison Alex Davis
Submission Date March 1, 2018
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STARS v2.1

Arizona State University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Corey Hawkey
Assistant Director
University Sustainability Practices
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Published Plans That Address Sustainability 

Strategic Plan

Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
Yes

A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
ASU reflects it's commitment to sustainability by integrating sustainability throughout ASU's Charter, Goals, and Design Aspirations: ASU's Charter and Goals: Demonstrate leadership in academic excellence and accessibility Establish national standing in academic quality and impact of colleges and schools in every field Establish ASU as a global center for interdisciplinary research, discovery and development by 2020 Enhance our local impact and social embeddedness The charter and the 2015-2020 goals can be found at the link below. Design Aspirations: - Leverage Our Place ASU embraces its cultural, socioeconomic and physical setting. -Transform Society ASU catalyzes social change by being connected to social needs. -Value Entrepreneurship ASU uses its knowledge and encourages innovation. - Conduct Use-Inspired Research ASU research has purpose and impact. - Enable Student Success ASU is committed to the success of each unique student. - Fuse Intellectual Disciplines ASU creates knowledge by transcending academic disciplines.. -Be Socially Embedded ASU connects with communities through mutually beneficial partnerships. - Engage Globally ASU engages with people and issues locally, nationally and internationally. Additionally, ASU's Strategic Enterprise Plan can be found here: https://president.asu.edu/sites/default/files/abor_strategic_enterprise_plan_ofr_final_020718.pdf

A copy of the strategic plan:
ASU_Charter_and_Goals_042015.ppt

The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
https://president.asu.edu/about/asucharter

Sustainability Plan 

Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
Yes

A copy of the sustainability plan:
SustainabilityPlan.pdf

The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Climate Action Plan 

Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
Yes

A copy of the climate action plan:
GIOS FY16 Operations Plan (002).pdf

The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/climate-neutrality-at-asu/

Other Published Plans 

Does the institution have other published plans that address sustainability or include measurable sustainability objectives (e.g. campus master plan, physical campus plan, diversity plan, human resources plan)? :
Yes

A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
GIOS OPS Plan - this plan is uploaded above and users can go to the link to see the Carbon Plan.

Measurable Sustainability Objectives 

Curriculum

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Sample: Develop PhD concentrations in: Environmental/sustainability economics; and in urbanism Global Sustainability Studies Develop and conduct 6 international classes in 7 countries More can be found in the GIOS OPS Plan (downloadable above)

Research 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Sample: Support Sustainability Scientists and Scholars in submitting two or more 5M$+ proposals Serve as an exemplar unit for research advancement and support. Expand GIOS-led large multi-scale, multidisciplinary proposals on behalf of Sustainability Scientists and Scholars Facilitate collaboration between classroom and research activities to support energy conservation projects on campus (# of projects). More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/ and More can be found in the GIOS OPS Plan (downloadable above)

Campus Engagement 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
(Original metrics) By 2015, 60 percent of faculty, staff and students will be engaged as active change agents in supporting the University's sustainability practice vision. The metric will be the percent of ASU community participating in one or more sustainability related programs or projects per year. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Public Engagement 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Produce - 5 Wrigley Series events - 1 Stardust speaker event; - 8 Sustainability Series at community locales; - Collaborate in at least 1 public event on each of ASU’s 4 campuses - 2 Case Critical Series (1x semester) - Focus on food events, - Work w City of Tempe on 2 local events/projects Incorporate outreach/events into the 8 strategic focus areas; in collaboration with key GIOS events teams Establish new collaborations with 2 local businesses Collaborate in 4 new opportunities for community engagement More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Air & Climate 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Sample: Reduce total commuter emissions by 50% through alternative transportation. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Buildings 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Sample: The measurable objective is the percent of new university construction and renovation contracts in compliance with ASU Sustainable Design Guidelines, the percent of new university construction and renovation contracts in compliance with ASU Green Construction Guidelines, and the percent of new university construction and renovation contracts in compliance with ASU Green Construction Mandates. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Energy 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Reduce energy consumption by 25% by square foot by 2025 Generate 25% energy from on-site renewable by 2025 Generate 65% energy through off-site renewable by 2025 More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Food & Dining 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The measurable objective is to increase the total percentage of on-campus food items sold which include organic, local, natural and/or fair-trade ingredients increases. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Grounds 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The measurable objective is the 100 percent reduction in agriculture related emissions by 2025. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Purchasing 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The measurable objective is 100 percent of new university contracts in compliance with ASU Green Procurement Policies. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Transportation 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
100 percent mitigation of Scope 3 transportation emissions by 2035. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Waste 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Zero Waste by 2025 (90% diversion). More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Water 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
50% reduction in water consumption by 2020 100% reduction in effluent by 2020 More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Diversity & Affordability 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Maintain university accessibility to match Arizona’s socioeconomic diversity. More can be found in ASU's Strategic Enterprise Plan: https://president.asu.edu/sites/default/files/abor_strategic_enterprise_plan_ofr_final_020718.pdf

Investment & Finance 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance?:
No

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Wellbeing & Work 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The measurable objective is the downward trend in workplace injuries and reduced sick days. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Other Impact Areas 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The measurable objective is the 100 percent reduction in refrigerant related emissions by 2025. More objectives can be found in ASU's Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations https://sustainability.asu.edu/resources/strategic-sustainability-plan/

Optional Fields 

Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body (e.g. a mission statement that specifically includes sustainability and is endorsed by the Board of Trustees)? :
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The formal statement in support of sustainability:
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The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
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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
Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment Yes
The Talloires Declaration (TD) No
UN Global Compact No
Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) No

A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Second Nature Climate Commitment Signatory

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
http://sustainabilityplan.asu.edu/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Please note that the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability's Operations Plan is uploaded above but the link takes you to ASU's Climate Action Plan.

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