Implementation Profile for University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Submitted on September 9, 2009; last updated on September 16, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | RU/H: Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Las Vegas, NV |
| Community Setting | Urban fringe of large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Neal Smatresk |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://president.unlv.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://urban21.unlv.edu |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Thomas Piechota |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Director of Sustainability and Multidisciplinary Research |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Research Division |
| Format of Structure | Other |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 12 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description | The Sustainability Council is an outgrowth of recommendations from the Sustainability Task Force. It also brings together two groups working on campus operations, and research/education. It is Co-Chaired by the Campus Sustainability Coordinator (Tara Pike) and Director of Sustainability and Multidisciplinary Research (Tom Piechota) |
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: No information provided. |
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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. No: No information provided. |
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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. 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: No information provided. |