Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.16
Liaison Tony Gillund
Submission Date March 27, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Purdue University
PAE-4: Sustainability Plan

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Michael Gulich
Director of University Sustainability
University Sustainability
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Does the institution have a sustainability plan that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

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A brief description of how multiple stakeholder groups were involved in developing the plan:
The scope and content was driven by input from a broad range of stakeholder groups, including operations staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, senior administrators, regional campus representatives, and West Lafayette community members.

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A brief description of the plan’s measurable goals :
The initial plan included eight subcategories: Site Considerations, Water Resources, Energy & Built Environment, Materials Management, Food Systems, Academics & Research, Endowment/Development & Community Relationships. Included in these eight categories were 56 short term goals (2014) and 85 long term goals (2025). A few additional goals have been added since the creation of this plan.

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A brief description of how progress in meeting the plan’s goals is measured:
Semiannual retreats are held with the Office of Sustainability staff to update the progress regarding each goal and to fine tune the plan. Progress status sheets are shared with upper administration.

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The website URL where more information about the sustainability plan is available:
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The year the plan was developed or last updated:
2,010

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