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Board of Trustees Presentation De Anza College Sustainability Highlights February 2, 2009 Donna Jones-Dulin Commitment College Environmental Advisory Group (CEAG) Chairperson S. Malmgren Advocacy P. Cornely J. Phillips B. Saussol Energy Conservation & Efficiency S. Larson K. Jensen Sullivan Sustainable Buildings P. Cornely J. Phillips B. Saussol, K. Jensen Sullivan Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality (Microclimate) M.J. Lomax K. Jensen Sullivan Transportation A. Guevara S. Larson R. Riddle Landscaping J. Cooke K. Jensen Sullivan Recycling M. DaSilva B. Saussol K. Von Ahnen Purchasing/Procurement/Technology J. Menendez K. Jensen Sullivan Assessment - all buildings on campus in 2006 Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) - adopted by all College governance groups in 2007 2 Definition of Sustainability in SMP The terms “sustainability performance” and “environmental performance” incorporate the notion of continuous improvement and refer to continuous reduction of social, environmental and financial risks and impacts, over time, and continuous enhancement of social, environmental and financial opportunities over time. 3 Action Six Areas of Focus Hazardous & Solid Waste Reduction & Control Energy Conservation, Efficiency and CO2 Reduction Water Use Reduction, Control and Reuse Green Purchasing and Procurement Controls in the College Supply Chain Ecologically Responsible Landscaping, Installation and Maintenance Green Building Construction and Renovation 4 Education California Community College sustainability curriculum workshops Twenty-five Environmental Studies & Sciences Courses Four certificate/degree programs in: Environmental Stewardship Biodiversity Specialist Environmental Compliance & Pollution Prevention Energy Management and Climate Policy 5 Community Institute of Community & Civic Engagement The American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) Valley Transportation Authority Morgan Family Foundation Sustainable Design in Higher Education Part of a statewide consortium, including Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges and PG&E, to promote energy savings through training and policy within the California Community College system during the last 10 years. 6 How We Measure Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) 7 What Will STARS Do? Establish common standard of measurement for sustainability in higher education Provide a guide for advancing sustainability in all sectors of higher education Provide meaningful comparisons across institutions Create incentives for continual improvement toward sustainability Facilitate information sharing on sustainability practices and performance in higher education What is Measured? Environmental Social Economic 8 Areas Measured Operations Buildings Dining Services Energy & Climate Grounds Purchasing Transportation Materials, Recycling & Waste Minimization Administration & Finance Investment Planning Sustainability Infrastructure Education & Research (in development) 9 Other Campus Measurements Reports from Los Altos Garbage Co. on tonnage for: Solid Waste Recycled Wood, Metal, Cardboard & Paper Dining Services Tonnage of food preparation scraps converted to compost Work with District to determine reduction of water use from: Water Conservation methods Low flush toilets Sensor water faucets Fully operational new irrigation system with weather station Grounds Track amount of material mulched quarterly Track amount of green waste composted Measure E & C LEED® Certification for new buildings & renovations 10