Overall Rating	Silver
Overall Score	58.23
Liaison	Sarah Williams
Submission Date	July 24, 2023

STARS v2.2

Whitman College
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	1.33 / 2.00	Sarah Williams Sustainability Manager Office of Sustainability, Facilities Services

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Local advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:

Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:

With explicit support from Whitman's Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Campus Sustainability Manager is an active member of the Walla Walla City Council Sustainability Committee. The Committee's objective is to be a resource for City staff, departments, administration, council, and the community for defining and exploring options for sustainability during the decision-making process.

With Whitman's representation, we have been able to advocate for a return of glass and plastic recycling in the city. This fall, Whitman College will be recycling glass for the first time in several years, with plastic to soon follow.

Recently, Whitman College has begun a partnership with the Blue Zones Project to increase awareness and access to healthy foods and meals in the Walla Walla community.

Regional advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:

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National advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:

Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:

In late 2020, Whitman College reaffirmed it's status to commit to the Paris Climate Agreement through We Are Still In.
In 2020, Whitman College became a signatory school with Second Nature to commit to reducing our impact on climate change.

International advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:

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Optional Fields

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):

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None

A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):

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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts 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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