Implementation Profile for Bates College
Submitted on January 4, 2008; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges Arts & Sciences |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Lewiston, ME |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | Not applicable |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Elaine Hansen |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.bates.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.bates.edu/sustainable-bates |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Julie Rosenbach |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Environmental Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | No information provided |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 19 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Staff |
| Description | Bates College's Committee on Environmental Responsibility was created as a legislated faculty committee. Three faculty members were appointed by the faculty association. Staff were both appointed by the president and nominated through the staff association. Students were nominated and approved through the student government. |
Tangible Actions
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1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. Yes: Bates has a policy that all new construction and renovations will be LEED Silver equivalent. |
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2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. Yes: Bates is in the process of developing green purchasing guidelines which will include an EnergyStar requirement. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. No: No information provided. |
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4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. No: No information provided. |
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5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. Yes: In December 2005, Bates signed a five year contract to purchase all of its electricity for the central campus (94% of total consumption) from renewable sources (50% low impact hydro and 50% biomass). |
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6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. No: No information provided. |
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7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste. No: No information provided. |