| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.98 |
| Liaison | Amber Saxton |
| Submission Date | Aug. 9, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
George Mason University
PAE-24: Sustainability Policy Advocacy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Margaret
Lo University Sustainability Director Sustainability |
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Has the institution advocated for federal, state, and/or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes
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A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, bills, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
George Mason University's (Mason) President Merten has signed the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment committing Mason to achieving climate neutrality. Secondly, President Merten signed a call for public debate "in which the US presidential candiates share their views on the issues of the environment, health and medicine, and science and technology policy." Lastly, President Merten also signed several letters to Congress to enact the Higher Education Sustainability Act.
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The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts are available:
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