Implementation Profile for Bard College
Submitted on May 28, 2008; last updated on December 13, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges Arts & Sciences |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY |
| Community Setting | Rural |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 5 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Leon Botstein |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.bard.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://inside.bard.edu/berd/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Laurie B Husted |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Physical Plant |
| Format of Structure | Other |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 9 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description | Faculty and staff members of the Commission were appointed by the VP for Administration. The student representatives were elected by the student body. |
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: We are working on a LEED equivalent standard |
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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: We have signed the agreement to be an EPA Energy Star Partner and are continue to communicate this standard for purchasing to faculty, staff and students. |
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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. Yes: We provide a free shuttle on and off campus. We hope to provide a second hybrid diesel electric shuttle for exclusive use on campus as part of our DOE Clean Cities grant. |
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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. No: No information provided. |
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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. Yes: This is done by a student group. |
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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. Yes: No information provided. |

