Implementation Profile for University of Florida
Submitted on November 9, 2007; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | RU/VH: Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 2 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | J. Bernard Machen |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.ufl.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.sustainability.ufl.edu |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Anna Prizzia |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Director, Office of Sustainability |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Office of Sustainability |
| Format of Structure | Task Force |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 20 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Community Leaders, Faculty, Students, Executive, Community Members, Staff |
| Description | The ACUPCC Working Group was formed by recruiting members of the existing Energy and Climate Change Task Force and tapping new members with expertise in the areas of interest. |
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: In 2001, UF adopted the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for all major new construction and renovation projects. In 2006, this commitment was re-confirmed and strengthened by requiring LEED-Silver criteria for design and construction of all major new construction and renovation projects to deliver high performance and sustainable building design. To date, the campus boasts two Gold certified buildings, 8 certified buildings, and a number that are registered. |
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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: The university has instituted a sustainable purchasing policy to support the purchase of products that will minimize any negative environmental or societal impacts of university operations. Purchasers are directed to procure electronics and appliances that meet Energy Star and/or EPEAT certification standards. |
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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: UF urges alternative modes of transportation through discounted carpool decals, an online rideshare matching service, a Flexcar shared vehicle fleet, fare-free regional transit rides for all faculty, staff, and students. Ridership has risen from less than a million people per year to 8.6 million. |
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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. 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. |