Implementation Profile for Bucknell University
Submitted on July 15, 2008; last updated on June 13, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges Arts & Sciences |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Lewisburg, PA |
| Community Setting | Small town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 5 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | John Bravman |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.bucknell.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.bucknell.edu/x2250.xml |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Dennis W Hawley |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Associate Vice President for Facilities |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Facilities |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 26 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description | Based on the recommendation of the Bucknell University Environmental Center, the Campus Greening Council was created to oversee the implementation of the Presidents Climate Commitment, review greening initiatives and recommend policy to the President. The Council members were selected from an all-campus call for volunteers representing students, faculty and staff, as well as by placement through specific positions with oversight in operations across campus. There are 26 Council members and it is co-chaired by the Associate Vice President for Facilities and the Sustainability Coordinator who is a member of the faculty. |
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. No: The current commitment is to consider LEED certification for all new construction over $500,000. |
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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: An operational policy is in place, and will be formalized in the near future. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. No: Data is being collected on air travel for future consideration of air travel offsets. |
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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: There is limited public transportation in this rural community so the current emphasis is on carpooling and pedestrian/bike initiatives. |
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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: The university co-generates electricity and steam and purchases the balance of electricity (5%) from renewable resources. |
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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. Yes: Bucknell University is currently a RecycleMania participant and will implement three additional waste minimization/reduction action items. |