Implementation Profile for Xavier University
Submitted on October 28, 2008; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Community Setting | Large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 4 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Michael Graham |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.xavier.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.xavier.edu/green/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | David J Lococo |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Director for Physical Plant |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Physical Plant |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 14 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Staff |
| Description |
A Climate and Sustainability Committee was appointed by the President Michael Graham S.J.and endorsed by the Academic Vice President and Provost Roger Fortin. Co-chairs Dave Lococo (Physical Plant) and Kathleen Smyte (Faculty) then assisted in the subdivision of the committee into the following groups:
Tangible Actions GHG Inventory Institutional Action Plan Communications Funding The committee meets monthly to assess progress toward ACUPCC goals. |
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: The University is currently undergoing significant expansion. All new construction is designated to be LEED Silver. |
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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: Energy Star products have been recommended for all incoming students and will eventually be mandatory. All laundry facilities were recently retrofitted with new ENERGY STAR appliances. All University purchased appliances must meet ENERGY STAR requirements. |
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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: This is a future goal. |
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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. Yes: The University participated in the 2007 RecycleMania competition. |