Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 73.80
Liaison Pamela Mischen
Submission Date March 2, 2023

STARS v2.2

Binghamton University
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Pam Mischen
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Sustainability committee(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes

The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
The Sustainability Committee is comprised of members representing all parts of the campus using AASHE's STARS as the members selection guide. The committee is scheduled to meet twice a year and each committee member is charged with responsibilities to identify actionable items, devise implementation strategies, recommend the most cost-effective options, implement solutions and report progress to her on a regular basis.

Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Carl Lipo, Professor and Associate Dean for Harpur College
George Homsy, Assocaite Director and Director of the Environmental Studies Program
Martin Larocca, Physical Facilities, Resource Recovery Manager
Nick Corcoran, Physical Facilities, Landscape Architect
Tanya Husick, Director, Transporation and Parking Services
Christopher Harasta, Sodexo
Mike Jacobson, Director of the Office of Strategic Research Initiatives
Matt Schofield, Director, Purchasing
Sacha Sigelman-Schwartz, Physical Facilities, Assistant Director of Operations
Mike Kukawa, Physical Facilities, Director of Operations
Sheila Doyle, Executive Director, Binghamton University Foundation
Johann Fiore-Conte, Student Affairs, Associate Vice-President, Chief Health and Wellness Officer
Sandy DeJohn, Physical Facilities, Assistant Director of Utilities and Mechanical Systems
Tanya Barnes, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Associate Director of Operations
Ryan Roosa, Residential Life, Associate Director
Dave Eagan, Athletics, Associate Director
Meng Chen, Director, Institutional Research
Barrett Brenton, Faculty Engagement Coordinator, Center for Civic Engagement
Neyda Gilman, University Libraries, Sustainability Librarian

Sustainability office(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
No

A brief description of each sustainability office:
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Sustainability officer(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Yes

Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Martin Larocca: Resource Recovery Manager,

Institution-wide coordination 

Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution?:
Yes

A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
The Sustainability Committee meet and correspond on a regular basis to share new ideas and promote new initiatives. STARS report is used to guide most our members to adopt sustainable practices in their respective responsible areas. This committee has worked together to formulate a Sustainability Plan which was formally approved by the Faculty Senate. This 5-year plan sets six goals to focus our near term efforts in improving sustainability literacy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing fossil fuel based transportation, increasing recycling and reuse rates, and completing a Living Building as a laboratory for sustainable teaching and learning.

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Job description (1st position)

Job title of the sustainability officer position:
Resource Recovery Manager

Job description for the sustainability officer position:
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Job description for the sustainability officer position:
Manage campus wide sustainable waste management program. This program includes universal waste management and confidential document destruction. The position oversees annual sustainability related educational events and participates in new student orientation. Position is a member of the Sustainability Committee, Sustainable Communities Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence Steering Committee, and America East Sustainability Network.

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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.