UNC CHARLOTTE 

2010

UNCCharlotteSustainabilityPlan

U N C   C H A R L O T T E   S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y   P L A N  

U

Sus

UN

stain

U N C C h a

NC C

nabil

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

Char

lity P

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

rlott

Plan

b i l i t y P

e

n 201

l a n Page

10

e 2

U

IntroCurri Cultu Outre TheB Ener ClimaDinin Land TranReso Mate Next

oduction

iculumand

ureandCom

eachandPa

BuiltEnviro

gyandWat

ate

ngServices

dManageme

sport

urceManag

erialsManag

Steps

Research

mmunity

artnership

onment

terManagem

ent

gement

gement

U N C C h a

Table

ment

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ofconte

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

ents

b i l i t y P

4

7

11

14

16

19

24

26

29

32

36

39

42

l a n Pagee 3

U

IntroductionfrommtheViceCh

U N C C h a

hancellorBus

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

sinessAffairs

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

s

b i l i t y P l a n Pagee 4

U

Afew The SsustaijourneHoweunive This pa sust

wwordsfrom

Sustainability inability at theeys there willever, that unkrsity is to app

plan expands tainability pro

Curric

mtheSustain

Plan presentee University ol be cause to c

known future cproach infusin

on the findinogram in the f

culum a

Cult

U N C C h a

abilityCoord

ed in this docof North Carochange directicannot and shng sustainabil

ngs of the Sustfour core func

and rese

ture and

Ou

Vi

M

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

dinator

ument, aims tolina at Charlion, which wi

hould not stoplity into this in

tainability Asctions of the u

earch

d comm

utreach

B

ision To be

stewarand ec

Mission All citi

the imactivitsupporguidesand op

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

to provide a rlotte. As withill arise out op us from staknstitution.

ssessment Repuniversity:

munity

h and pa

Busines

the regionardship throucological leg

izens of the mpacts and cty on the natrt our life. s the researcperations of

b i l i t y P

road map for h the beginninof necessity orking out goals

port of 2008/

artnersh

ss opera

al model of sugh the socigacy we crea

university consequencetural systemAnd that thch, educatiof the univers

l a n Page

the growth ofng of many r desire. s on how the

/9 and lays ou

ip

ations

sustainable ial, economiate.

understandes of our ms that his knowledon, outreachsity.

e 5

f

ut

ic

d

ge h

U

Each whichgoals Finallsustai This imembcurren DavidSustai

function areah describes thand correspo

ly a list of recinable campus

initiative to bebers of the unntly operate, b

d Jones inability Coo

a and subsectihe end goal. Fonding actionscommended ins.

ecome a sustaniversity. In thbut it is hoped

rdinator

U N C C h a

ion will start wFollowing on s that may be ndicators are

ainable campuhe process, wed that we will

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

with a Visionfrom the visitaken by the defined that w

us will require will be chall not be deterr

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

n of Sustainabion statement University to

will measure

re the collectillenged to chared from achi

b i l i t y P

bility for that pare a set of re

oward achieviprogress to b

ive efforts andange the way ieving our go

l a n Page

particular areecommendeding the vision

becoming a

d talents of alin which we als.

e 6

ea d n.

ll

U

U N C C h a

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a b i l i t y P l a n Pagee 7

U

1:

:Currricu

U N C C h a

ulum

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

mand

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

dRe

b i l i t y P

sear

l a n Page

rch.

e 8

U

1. V The Upersoliteracof thethis ksustaiCharl “To econ

This vsustai

The aaction

2. G The foUNC Rating

Vision‐E

UNC Tomorronally and procy of studentse business, insnowledge. Uinability as a otte as comm

be the reginomic and e

vision may oninability.

above vision mns.

Goals an

following stratCharlotte Sug System.

UNCto unthe skcareevia th

Educati

ow report (20ofessionally sus will give thesurance, enginUNC Tomorrocore value am

municated by t

ional modeecological

nly be fulfille

may be achiev

d Action

tegies were dstainability C

Charlotte shnderstand thekills needed ters. This skihe curriculum

U N C C h a

on

07) asks that uccessful in them an additioneering and oow also findsmongst its insthe sustainabi

el of sustailegacy we

d if our gradu

ved by implem

ns:

developed via Committee and

hould seek toe principles oto incorporaill base and km, research p

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

UNC instituthe 21st centurnal set of skil

other industry that “UNC sstitutions”. Tility vision sta

nable stewcreate”

uating student

menting the fo

a feedback sed the AASHE

o enable all sof sustainablate and impleknowledge mprojects and

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

tions “educatry…” Develolls to meet the

y sectors clamshould embracThis is also a catement:

wardship th

ts are knowle

following shor

ession with UE Sustainabili

students enroe developme

ement sustainmay be transf

operations o

b i l i t y P

te its studentsoping the suste ever increas

moring for gradce environmecommitment

hrough the

edgeable abou

rt and long te

UNC Charlottity Tracking,

olled and whent and to prnability in thferred to the of UNC Char

l a n Page

s to be tainability sing demandsduates with ental of UNC

social,

ut

erm goals and

e faculty, the Assessment &

o graduate ovide them

heir chosen students

rlotte.

e 9

s

d

&

U

2.1

Goal 1: Suffsustainabilityuniversity cur Goal 2: Equresources to fsustainabilitydevelopment. Goal 3: Suppcurricula susteducation pro Goal 4: Estapercentage ofdollars to be ssustainabilityrelated resear Goal 5: Offecertificates thcontinuing edprograms. Goal 6: Facucredit towardcontributing tinitiatives.

Shortt

fuse y principles in rricula.

ip faculty withfacilitate y curricula .

port co-tainability ograms.

ablish a baselinf research spent on

y focused or rch.

er sustainabilityhrough ducation

ulty obtains d tenure from to sustainabilit

termgoal

h

ne

y

ty

Action 1courses Action 2courses Action 3current kAction 4importan Action 1supporti(KoestarAction 2• • • • Action 1students Action 1related rAction 2Action 3focused Action 4 Action 1Action 2infrastru Action engaging

U N C C h a

lsandact

1: Define sustaicurrently offer

2: Conduct a stuor the requirem

3: Undertake suknowledge of s4: Engage depance of sustaina

1: Faculty deveing the developr et al 2006)

2: Develop inc Assistance in Offering rele Providing fr Giving stipe

1: Establish ans, faculty, and s

1: Engage camresearch. 2: Track sustai3: Establish baor related rese

4: Support inte

1: Canvass loc2: Leverage uniucture for conti

1 : Submit a reg in sustainabi

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

tions1‐5

inability in thered. udy on the des

ments themselvustainability litsustainability. artmental chair

ability studies a

elopment progpment of curric

centives for facn obtaining graease time ree workshopsends for attendi

nnual sustainabstaff.

mpus research c

inability fundedaseline percentaearch. erdisciplinary s

al business to aiversity institutinuing educatio

ecommendatiolity initiatives.

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

Years.

e curriculum an

sirability and feves to ensure suteracy assessm

rs to promote sand research.

grams to be focculum material

culty to developant funding

ing workshops

bility related co

community to d

d research dollage number of

sustainability fo

ascertain sustations, centers, on sustainabilit

on to Provost on.

b i l i t y P

nd identify sust

easibility of altustainability lit

ment funded by

sustainability a

cused on sustainls and projects

p sustainability

s

ompetitions tha

define and iden

lars. f dollars to be d

focused researc

ainability certifcolleges and dty certificates.

n rewarding fa

l a n Page

tainability focu

tering curriculateracy is develthe University

and identify aca

nability encourbased on susta

y courses such

at engage all le

ntify sustainabi

dedicated to su

ch activities.

ficate needs. departments to

aculty credit tow

e 10

used or related

a in existing oped.

y, to determine

ademic

raging and ainability:

as:

evels of

ility focused or

stainability

provide

ward tenure fo

r

r

U

2.2

3. M

4. R KoestClean Sustai2009 UNC http://Unive

Goal 1: Estundergraduasustainabilitprograms. Goal 2: LevCharlotte Recapabilities local and natoward a neweconomy

LongAASH

Measure

Indicators Percentage Percentage Percentage Number coPercentage Percentage

Referenc

tar R J, Eflin ner Production

inability TracAssociation f

Tomorrow C/www.nctomoersity of North

tablish ate and graduatty degree

verage the UNesearch Institutto transform th

ational economyw sustainable

gtermgoHE0.520

ementIn

of establisheof budgets anof students e-curricular suof research m of departme

ces

J, Vann J, 20n 14 pp 769-7

cking, Assessmfor the Advan

Commission Forrow.org/conh Carolina Ge

te

C te he y

Action Action Action Action Acton

U N C C h a

oalsanda008)

ndicator

d sustainabilind stipends av

enrolled in susustainability emoney appliednts involved

06 Greening 779

ment & Ratinncement of Su

Final Report 2ntent.php/repeneral Admin

1: Establish su2: Establish su3: Offer at lea4: All student

1: Establish

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

actions(5

rs

ity focused anvailable to sustainability foevents held ond to sustainabin sustainabil

of the campu

ng System (STustainability i

2007 orts_documen

nistration

ustainability foustainability reast one sustainats should take s

a Sustainabilit

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

(5+Years)

nd related acaupport educatiocused and ren campus bility researchlity research

us: a whole sy

TARS) for Coin Higher Edu

nts/commissi

ocused academelated academiability undergrsustainability c

ty Institute to f

b i l i t y P

)(adapte

ademic courseion for sustainelated courses

h

ystems approa

olleges and Uucation

ion/Final_Rep

mic courses. c courses.

raduate degree courses as a gra

focus on sustain

l a n Page

edfrom

es nability s

ach Journal of

Universities

port.pdf

in each collegaduation prereq

nability researc

e 11

f

e. quisite.

ch.

U

2:Cuultu

U N C C h a

rean

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ndC

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

Comm

b i l i t y P

mun

l a n Page

nity

e 12

U

1. V

2. G The fosustai

2.1

Goal 1: Estato promote thagenda so su(becomes) a the universityreporting ma

Goal 2: Idenactions, practprograms on green brandin

Vision–

Goalsan

following stratinability asses

Shortt

All UNCfootprintcitizens tapoliticaadministcampus a

ablish a programhe sustainabilitstainability is core value of y and establishtrix.

ntify sustainabltices and campus via a

ng program.

Culture

ndAction

tegies were dssment findin

termgoal

C Charlotte cot and recognto improve thal and becomtration. Therand students

m ty

h a

Action 1other UNAction 2implemeSafety OAction 3Action 4Action 5Action 6Action 7

le Action 1Action 2

U N C C h a

eandCo

ns:

developed throngs and feedba

lsandact

ommunity mize the actionheir environme intrinsic wre will be ops will be given

1: Having metNCC commun2: Incorporate ent sustainabiliOffice. 3: Institute Cam4: Establish sus5: Promote and6: Encourage s7: Publish annu

1: Develop a g2: Undertake aw

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

mmunit

ough examiniack from UNC

tions(1‐5

members will ns that will nmental footp

within the decportunities an the tools to

trics and up-to-ity members tosustainability ity training for

mpus Sustainastainability basd encourage camustainability b

ual campus sus

green branding wareness camp

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

ty

ing best practC Charlotte p

5years)

be cognizanneed to be unprints. Sustacision makingand outlets too practice life

-date energy uso view. in student, facu

r all staff in con

ability speaker sed learning compus wide susased freshman

stainability rep

logo availablepaign to promo

b i l i t y P

tices, the resupersonnel and

nt of their envndertaken as ainability willg process of o practice suelong sustain

sage informatio

ulty and staff onjunction with

series. ommunity. stainability basn reading projecorts.

e to university ote campus sus

l a n Page

ults of the d students.

vironmental responsible

l be viewed athe universitstainability o

nability.

on available fo

orientation acti Environmenta

sed events and cts.

students, facustainability.

e 13

as ty on

or students and

ivities and al Health and

student groups

ulty and staff.

s.

U

2.2

3.M

IPPNT

Goal 1: Sustbecomes a cothe UniversityPlan. Goal 2: Sustcriteria are wrUniversity eninvestment po

Longte

Measure

Indicators Percentage ofPercentage ofNumber of grTrack the num

ainability re element of y Strategic

ainability ritten into

ndowment olicies.

ermgoals

ementIn

f employees wf employees/srass roots cleamber of susta

Action 1Action 2Action 3 Action 1criteria in

U N C C h a

sandact

ndicator

who have envstudents receian up and recinability spea

: Sustainabilit: Inform admi: Prioritize fun

: Sustainabilitn University en

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

tions(5y

rs

vironmental reiving sustainaycling initiati

aker events on

ty criteria to beinistration of sunding of sustai

ty Committee tndowment inv

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

years+)

equirements iability trainingives sponsoren campus

e incorporated ustainability beinability initiati

to provide recoestment policie

b i l i t y P

in job descripg at orientatioed or self imp

in departmentaest practices. ives.

ommendations es.

l a n Page

ptions on

plemented

al plans.

on establishing

e 14

g sustainabilityy

U

3:

:Outtreac

U N C C h a

chan

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ndP

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

Partn

b i l i t y P

nersh

l a n Page

hip

e 15

U

1. V

2. G The foassess

2.1 . . .

3. M

N

Lbpsure

Goal 1: Strand relationregional comadvance regsustainabilit Goal 2: Incof sustainabin the local c Goal 3: UNaim to becoma leader in rsustainabilit

Vision‐

Goals an

following stratsment finding

Short t

Measure

Indicators Percentage ofNumber of suResources ap

Leverage the businesses, NGprinciples in tupport good egional susta

rengthen links ships to the

mmunity to gional ty goals.

crease awareneble developmencommunity.

C Charlotte wime recognizedegional ty.

Outrea

d Action

tegies were dgs in part on th

term goal

ementIn

f volunteers pustainability epplied to supp

existing outrGOs and govthe local andpractice and

ainability.

ess nt

ill d as

ActionActionuniversActioncollabothe comdevelop ActionAction Action regiona

U N C C h a

achand

ns

developed throhe assessmen

ls and act

ndicator

participating ieducation proport communit

reach and pavernment to d national comd engage loca

n 1: Develop mn 2: Leverage sities can impron 3: Leverage orative relationmmunity. This pment activitie

n 1: Promote sn 2: Use the U

1: Track and ral sustainability

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

dPartn

ough examinint and feedbac

tions (1-5

rs

in sustainabiliograms or matty sustainabil

artnership inpromote andmmunity. Tal governmen

metrics for tracthe Open for Bove their relatiThe Office of

nships between activity will fa

es, and sympos

sustainability leUniversity’s sus

recognize univey efforts.

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

ership

ing best practck from UNC

5 years)

ity programs.terials providlity programs

nfrastructured incorporateThe Universitnt, NGOs an

cking communBusiness (OFBionships with inEducational O the universityacilitate numersia to promote

earning opportstainable practi

ersity generate

b i l i t y P

tices, the resuC Charlotte pe

. ded for the com

.

e to build stroe sustainablety will aim tod businesses

nity sustainabiliB) Initiative to sndustry to prom

Outreach (OEOy, surrounding srous conferencesustainability.

tunities to locaices as learning

ed initiatives th

l a n Page

ults of the ersonnel.

mmunity.

ong links wite developmeno share and in advancin

ity activities. study ways in wmote sustainab

O) which servesschools, publices, institutes, p

al community leg tools.

hat engage the i

e 16

th nt

ng

which bility. s to foster c agencies, andprofessional

eaders.

institution on

d

U

4:

:TheeBu

U N C C h a

iltE Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

nvir

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

ronm

b i l i t y P

ment

l a n Page

t

e 17

U

1. V

2.R

The foassess

2.1

Goal 1: Desustainable sustainable practices, csustainabilideveloping focused perstandards. Goal 2: Opmaintain cautilize resouefficiently areduce wast Goal 3: Supreservationproductive

Vision–

RGoals

following stratsment finding

Short

Our built resources Our built dependencreducing wpractices wand opera

evelop a campus througoperational ompleting ity audits and sustainability

rformance

perate and ampus in a wayurces as as possible andtes.

upport the n of highly ecological land

BuiltEn

andAct

tegies were dgs in part on th

termreco

environmenthat reduce environmence on synthetwastes introdwithin our su

ational activit

gh

y to

d

d.

ActionrenovaActionsilver oAction Actiohigh p2011. ActionidentifGS -42Action Action

U N C C h a

nvironm

tions

developed throhe assessmen

ommend

t activities shdependence t will aim to tic materialsduced into soupply chainsties.

n 1: Establishations meeting n 2: At a minor equivalent sn 3: Establish

on 1: At a mierformance op

n 2: Housekefying current ac2 or equivalentn 3: Design b

n 1: Establish c

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ment

ough examinint and feedbac

edgoals

hould promoon extractedprotect natu

s, by utilizingociety. The Us and not deg

h a high perforthe USGBC L

nimum, establistandard for mah sustainability

inimum, establperating standar

eeping servicesctions meetingt standard and buildings to be

campus reserve

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

ing best practck from UNC

andactio

ote and develd undergrounure’s functiong safe biodegUniversity wigrade the eco

rmance buildinLEED Silver orish LEED commajor renovationy criteria in De

ish meeting LErd for building

s shall undertakg or exceeding identify contin

e retrofitted wit

e.

b i l i t y P

tices, the resuC Charlotte pe

ons(1‐5y

lop the use ofnd materialsn and divers

gradable alterill aim to sup

osystem with

ngs process/polr equivalent sta

mmercial interions and interior esign Guideline

EED existing bg operations an

ke a sustainabienvironmental

nual improvemth renewable e

l a n Page

ults of the ersonnel.

years)

f renewable and mineraity by reducirnatives andpport sustainour develop

licy for new coandard by 2011ors silver, LEEDrefits by 2011.e Manual.

building silver nd maintenance

ility audit of opl standards suc

ment action areaenergy technolo

e 18

ls. ing

d nable ment

onstruction and1. D core and she.

or equivalent e activities by

perations, h as Green Sea

as. ogies.

d

ell

al

U

2.2

3. M

ISR

Goal 1: Relrenewable enprovide newenergy use b Goal 2: Elimsubstitute thesubstances thsafely brokensafely absorb

Goal 3: Begon regeneratrestorative d

Longte

Measure

Indicator Square footagRenewable en

ly on 80% nergy sources t building annu

by 2040.

minate or e use of hat cannot be n down and bed in nature.

gin discussionstive and esign.

ermgoal

ementIn

ge of LEED (onergy use per

to ual

Action 1resourc ActionbuildersAction Action 1design.

U N C C h a

lsandact

ndicator

or equivalentgross square

1: Design builes permit and e

n 1: Develops. 2: Develop

1: Raise aware

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

tions(5+

rs

) Standard as foot

ldings to be reteconomically v

p a database of

and implement

eness to educat

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

years)

percentage o

trofitted with rviable solution

sustainable cla

t product/subst

te campus com

b i l i t y P

of all campus

renewable enerns become avai

assified produc

tance substituti

mmunity on reg

l a n Page

buildings

rgy technologielable.

cts for use by a

ion plan.

generative and

e 19

es when

architects and

restorative

U

5:M

:EneManag

ergygem

U N C C h a

andment

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

dWaability Plan

S u s t a i n a

ater

b i l i t y P l a n Pagee 20

U

1. V

2. G The founiverenew

2.1

UNrentecsupcon

Goal 1: Dfunding souefficiency pcampus. Goal 2: Inefficiency

Vision–

Goalsan

following actirsity to imple

wable energy r

Shortt

NC Charlottenewable enerchnology becopply, generatnservation an

Develop revolviurces for energprograms on

ncrease energy and conservati

Energy

ndAction

ons and goalsement proceduresources.

termgoal

e will work torgy and increomes availabting renewabnd education

ing gy

ion.

Action ActioActiotrackiActiosectioActioActiomajorActionand reCamp

U N C C h a

ns

s are designedures and polic

lsandact

o transform ieasing the usble. This willble energy onn programs.

n 1: Create a re

on 1: Implemeon 2: Utilize Sng emissions a

on 3: Implemeon of Sustainabon 4: Implemeon 5: Incorporr renovation pron 6: Encouragecommend enepus

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

d to achieve thcies to encour

tions(1‐

its energy coe of renewabl be achieved

n site and em

evolving energ

ent an Energy SSustainability Wand energy useent campus enebility Website fent comprehenrate energy effiojects.

ge and facilitateergy reduction t

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

he stated visirage energy e

5years)

onsumption mble energy fod by sourcing

mbarking on c

gy fund.

Star procuremeWebsite to prove. ergy reduction for use by campnsive building eficiency goals i

e operational antechnologies a

b i l i t y P

on by encourefficiency and

mix by reducor campus opg renewable comprehensi

ent policy. vide campus co

competitions apus communityenergy audit prin to master pla

nd academia pand strategies fo

l a n Page

raging the d utilize

cing the use operations as tenergy as a pive energy

ommunity with

and create enery. rograms. anning, new co

partnerships to for use on UNC

e 21

of non-the primary

h real time data

rgy best practic

onstruction and

investigate, tesC Charlotte

a

ces

d

st

U

2.2

3.M

Goal 1: Uaim to usefrom renewand wheregeneration

1 3 6 8

Longte

Measure

UNC Charlotte e energy generawable resourcee feasible by onn. 5% by 2015

30% by 2020 60% by 2030 80% by 2040

ermgoal

ementIn

IndicatorKBTU/GEnergy co

will ated es nsite

ActioActio

U N C C h a

lsandact

ndicator

r GSF onsumption fr

on 1; Create a son 2: Develop

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

tions(5+

rs

from renewab

sustainable enerenewable ene

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

years)

le per KBTU

ergy policy ergy strategic p

b i l i t y P

U/GSF

plan.

l a n Pagee 22

U

1. V

2. G The founiveresour

2.1

2.2

To watcamstor

Goal 1: Muse of potabcampus fac Goal 2: Usharvested roperations wsuch as cooup water, toirrigation p

Goal 1: Utwater for alwater uses

Vision–

Goalsand

following actirsity to reducrces.

Shortt

Longte

provide acceter shall be u

mpus and besrmwater run

Maximize efficieble water in

cilities.

se reclaimed anainwater in where practica

oling tower makoilets and urposes.

tilize reclaimedll non potable on campus.

Water

dActions

ons and goalsce potable wat

termgoal

ermgoals

ess to water fused in all suist practice stnoff and asso

ent

nd

al, ke

ActioActioAct ioAct ioAct ioActio ActioActioActio

d Actioon site

U N C C h a

s are designedter used at UN

lsandac

sandacti

for living, editable applic

torm water mociated pollut

n 1: Supportn 2: Impleme

on 3: Plan foron 4 : Undertaon 5 : Implemn 6 : Metera

n 1: Investign 2: Design fn 3: Build fa

n 1: Develope and storm wa

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

d to achieve thNC Charlotte

ctions(1‐5

ions(5+

ducation, reseations. Rain

management tion to local w

t implementatioent leak detectr future water rake campus wa

ment program toallirrigations

gate and recommfacilities to uti

acilities with du

p closed loop water is collected

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

he stated visiand improve

5years)

years)

earch and can water shalltechniques mwater source

on of campus stion procedure.resource constrater use audits.o procure watesystems

mend appropriilize non-potabual plumbing in

water systems fd and reused fo

b i l i t y P

on by encoure the quality o

ampus operatbe harvested

may be used es.

strategic water . raints.

er and energy-e

iate rainwater hble water wherenfrastructure.

for buildings wor uses such as

l a n Page

raging the of local water

tions. Reclaid for use on to reduce

plan.

efficient produc

harvesting syste applicable.

where all waste irrigation, toil

e 23

imed

cts.

tems.

water is reuselets and cooling

d g.

U

3.M Measure

ementIn

WaGalGalGalGal

U N C C h a

ndicator

ater indicatorllons of waterllons reclaimellons of harvellons potable

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

rs

rsr used per GSed water usedested water anwater use GS

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

SFd GSFnnually GSFSF

b i l i t y P l a n Pagee 24

U

6:

:Clim

mate

U N C C h a

e Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a b i l i t y P l a n Pagee 25

U

1 V

2 GThe refacultAmer

2.1S

3 M

Goal 1: Devaction plan tohouse gas ne Goal 2: Implaction plans.

Vision

Goalsan

ecommendedty, staff and strican College

Shortter

Measure

UNclinechch

elop climate o become green

eutral.

lement climate

ndAction

d goals and actudents and aand Universi

rmgoalsa

ementIn

IG

NC Charlottemate and wiutral. UNC ange and levange.

n

e

ActionAct ionAct ion Action

U N C C h a

ns:

ctions were dealso take into ity Presidents

andactio

ndicator

Indicators Green house g

e shall seek tll develop miCharlotte sh

verage its res

n 1: Complete n 2 : Complete n 3 : Produce an

n 1 : Engage ca

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

eveloped via faccount the re Climate Com

ons(1‐5y

rs

gas emissions

to understanditigation stra

hall endeavorearch capab

campus green climate action nnual green ho

ampus commun

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

feedback sessequirements o

mmitment.

years)

s per GSF

d the impactategies to becr to educate s

bilities to find

house gas inve plan.

ouse gas report

nity to impleme

b i l i t y P

sions with UNof the recentl

t of its activitcome green hstudents on c

d solutions to

entory.

s.

ent mitigation

l a n Page

NC Charlotte y signed

ties on the house gas climate o climate

strategies.

e 26

U

7:

:Dinning

U N C C h a

Serv Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

vicesability Plan

S u s t a i n a

s

b i l i t y P l a n Pagee 27

U

1. V

2.G For foinstitunonprthe on

2.1 .

Goal 1: Souproduced foodining operat Goal 2: Soucertified fooddining operat Goal 3: Greoperations byand energy.

Vision–

Goalsand

ood to be clasution (STARSrofit organizanly third-party

Shortte

Dining Servdeveloping and fair traaim to encoresources increate relatOrganizatioand worker

urce locally ods for campustions.

urce organicallyds for campus tions.

en catering y reducing was

–Dining

dActions

ssified as locaS 1.0). Fair Ttions, a memby certifier of F

ermgoals

vices will aimrelationship

ade food proourage food pn particular tionships witon standardsr health and

s

y

ste

Action 1expendiAction 2 Actionby 2011 Action Action cutlery aAction Action

U N C C h a

Service

s

ally produced Trade goods mber of FairtraFair Trade pr

lsandact

m to provide ps with farmeducts. Throuproducers anfossil fuels a

th those supps of living wasafety.

1: Seek partneiture on local fo2: Source fair t

n 1: At a min1.

1: Develop p2: Establish

at catered even3: Eliminate4: Employ o

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

es

food it has tomust be certifide Labeling Ooducts in the

tions(1‐5

students witers and suppugh the suppnd transporteand non-orgapliers who coage, worker b

rships with locfood in campustrade foods wh

imum, 20% of

policy to purchwaste minimiz

nts. e use of bottledonly Energy Sta

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

o be producedfied by TransFOrganizationsUnited States

5years)

th better tastpliers to sourcply chain relaers to reduce

anic fertilizeronform to thebenefits and

cal food producs dining locatiohen locally pro

f food expendit

hase Energy Stazation plan to e

d water at caterar rated vendin

b i l i t y P

d within 250 mFair USA, a 5s Internationas.

ting, more nuce locally proationship, die the use of frs. Dining see Internationadvancemen

cers in order toons by 2011. duced goods a

tures are direct

ar rated kitcheneliminate the u

red events heldng machines on

l a n Page

miles of the 501(c)(3) al (FLO), and

utritious foododuced organing services

finite naturalervices will nal Labor nt opportunit

o achieve a min

are not availabl

ted to organic c

n equipment wuse of disposab

d on campus. n campus.

e 28

d by nic s will l

ties,

nimum 20%

le.

certified foods

where availablele crockery and

. d

U

2.2

3.M

Goal1:DsustainabbeadopteservicesuGoal2:Goperationwasteand

Longte

Measure

IPPP

Developbilityguidelineedbycateringuppliers.

Greencateringnsbyreducingdenergy.

ermgoals

ementIn

Indicators Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of

estog

gg

ActiActioper

U N C C h a

sandacti

ndicator

f total food exf total food exf post consum

on 1: Develop

on 1: Establirationsincludi

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ions(5+

rs

xpenditure dedxpenditure ded

mer food comp

panddraftsu

ishwasteminingcateredev

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

years)

dicated to locdicated to orgposting

ustainabilitygu

nimizationplavents.

b i l i t y P

cal food ganic food

uidelinesforc

ntoachievez

l a n Page

cateringservic

zerowasteby

e 29

cesuppliers.

2040forall

U

8:

:LanndM

U N C C h a

Mana Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

gemability Plan

S u s t a i n a

ment

b i l i t y P l a n Pagee 30

Ggsu Gela Gthc

U

1. V

2. G The fopromonatura

2.1

Goal 1: Managgrounds to promustainable prac

Goal 2: Emplofficiency practand manageme

Goal 3: Increahe existing camanopy.

Vision–

Goalsand

following actioting sustainaal capital reso

Shortter

UNC Chgeneratioenvironmbe subjecorganic itechnolo

ge campus mote ctices.

oy water tices for all ent activities.

se and protect mpus tree

LandM

dActions

ons and goalsable practicesources on cam

rmgoals

harlotte will wons are able ment. Grounct to restoratinputs shall bgy managem

Action 1:Action 2:Action 3:productiveAction 4:plan emplo

Action 5: Efor diverse Action 1:Act ion 2 Action 1:Action 2:

U N C C h a

Managem

s are designed that put an e

mpus.

andactio

work to strento enjoy and

nds managemtive policies, be eliminated

ment practice

: Use native p: Reduce use : Set aside in e land and prote: Develop andoying best man

o Mainteo Snow ao Buildino Sidewao Integra

Eliminate or ree ecologically p

: Use 100% o: Utilize droug

: Identify, lab: Clearly iden

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ment

d to achieve thmphasis on th

ons(1‐5

ngthen its sted learn from ment shall be

green space d and storm s.

plants species gof pesticides anperpetuity unbect areas alreadd implement lonagement practenance equipmand ice removang exterior cleaalk and pavemeated pest managduce, except reprotective area

f non potable wght resistant pl

el and protect ntify the import

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

he stated visihe protection

Years)

ewardship roand value th

e practiced wis conservedwater runoff

grown on campand inorganic febuildable land/hdy set aside.

ow impact buildtices (LEED 20

ment al aning ent cleaning gement ecreational and

as (Kermath 20

water for irrigalants and grass

significant treetance of trees,

b i l i t y P

on by encourand conserva

ole of its landhe campus’ nwhere damaged for its intrinff is subject to

pus or locally sfertilizers. habitat corrido

ding exterior h008) that inclu

d athletic fields008).

ation. es.

e on campus. shrubs and turf

l a n Page

raging and ation of the

d ensuring funatural ed grounds snsic value, no best availa

sourced. (Kerm

ors of ecologica

hard-scape manude:

s, turf or mono

f in the environ

e 31

uture

shall on-ble

math2008).

ally

nagement

oculture areas

nment.

U

2.2

3.M IndicaPerceorganPerceNumb

4. R KermS. Wa221-2 US GRetrie

Goal 1: Impstormwater mplan to reducrunoff. Goal 2: Usepotable wateby 2020. Goal 3: Preand create grinfrastructur

Longter

Measure

ators ntage of total

nic certificationtage of non ber of Stormw

Referenc

math, B. (2008alter (Ed.), the232). Alexand

Green Buildingeved Jan. 12,

plement a management ce storm water

e 100% non er for irrigation

eserve, restore reen re on campus.

rmgoals

ementIn

l applied fertion standards. potable water

water best man

ces

8). Why go nae Green Camp

dria, VA: APP

g Council. (202009, from h

n

Action Action ActionActionimprovewetlandActionAssessmActionapproac

U N C C h a

andactio

ndicator

lizers and pes

r used for irrinagement pra

ative? Campupus; Meeting

PA.

008). LEED fhttp://https://w

n 1: Develop

n 1: Integrate s

n 1; Preserve an 2: Establish pe Toby Creek vd restoration ann 3: Eliminate/ment. n 4 : Embrace cch at the univer

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ons(5+y

rs

sticides used m

igation.actices implem

s landscapingg the Challeng

for Existing Bwww.usgbc.or

comprehensive

stormwater sto

and maintain caplan in conjuncvia stormwaternd stream bank/control invasiv

campus masterrsity.

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

years)

meeting US D

mented.

g for biodiverge of Environ

Buildings: Operg/ShowFile.a

e campus wide

orage BMPs int

ampus forestedction with Mecr management,k restoration (Bve species as id

r plan recomme

b i l i t y P

Department o

rsity and sustanmental Susta

erations & Maspx?Docume

e stormwater m

to stormwater m

d areas. cklenburg Cou, stream and rip

Bio Habitats Redentified in the

endations to im

l a n Page

of Agriculture

ainability. In inability (pp.

Maintenance. entID=3617

management pla

management p

unty goals to reparian corridoreport). e Bio-habitats

mplement green

e 32

e

an.

plans.

store and r restoration,

Ecological

n infrastructuree

U

9:

:Traansp

U N C C h a

ort

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a b i l i t y P l a n Pagee 33

U

1. V

2. G The aand ac

Vision–

Goalsan

above vision mctions within

Tr Tr Im Ed

Thesystcam

Transpo

ndAction

may be accomthe following

ransportation ransport plann

mproving fleetducation

e University oem affecting

mpus that inco

Reduces Uses ren Reduces Develop

the plant Ensure t

affordab Where a Where a

U N C C h a

ort

ns

mplished by emg key compondemand man

ning t efficiency

of North Carg the mobilityorporates th

the dependenewable ener emissions ana transport t and utilizesthat transporbility, accessiall resources all materials a

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

mploying thenent areas agement

rolina at Chay of personnee following p

ence on fossilgy sources nd wastes asssystem that ds compoundsrt options areibility and mare used effiare recycled

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

e following lo

arlotte shall ael, goods andprinciples:

l fuels

sociated withdoes not negs that are ease available to

mobility iciently

b i l i t y P

ong and short

aim to develod wastes to an

h transport gatively influesily broken do the widest

l a n Page

term goals

op a sustainand from the U

ence the ecosdown in natucommunity t

e 34

able transporUNC Charlo

system healthre through

rt otte

h of

U

2.1

.

2.2

3. M

Goal 1: Imtransportatimanagementhe use of thoccupancy vprimary mo Goal 2: Revehicular trpromote altmodes. Goal 3: Imefficiency.

Goal 1: Revehicular tr Goal 2: Refuels for UNfleet, maintand contracservices.

Shor

Longt

Measure

mplement a on demand nt plan to reduche single vehicle as the

ode of transport

educe demand ransport and ernative transp

mproving fleet

educe demand ransport.

educe use of foNC Charlotte enance vehicle

cted transportat

ttermgo

termgoa

ementIn

ce

t.

for

port

ActionofferinActionthose sActionretails Actionbike reracks. Actionstaff anAction ActionActioninfrastr ActionActionAction

for

ossil

es tion

ActionActionActionAction ActionActionActionAct io

U N C C h a

oalsanda

alsandac

ndicator

n 1: UNC Chng participants n 2: UNC Cstudents who lin 3: UNC Chcenters off hign 4: UNC Chental and servic n 5: Work wnd students. n 6: Provide

n 1: Continuen 2: UNC Chructure on cam

n 1: “Rightsizn 2: Promoten 3: Enforce

n 1: High denn 2: Car pooln 3: Renovatn 4: Reduce

n 1: Chargingn 2: Convert n 3: Offer flen 4 : Shuttle b

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

actions(1

ctions(5y

rs

harlotte shall sea guaranteed r

Charlotte shall sive within a miharlotte shall seghways 29 and harlotte shall secing infrastruct

ith CATS to of

maps showing

e and acceleratharlotte should

mpus and conne

ze” fleet for ine video and teleno idling prog

nsity developml and electric vte campus streeavailability of

g stations shallcampus fleet t

exible and telecbuses shall use

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

1‐5years

years+)

eek to establishride home. seek to expandile of campus.eek to expand 49.

eek to establishture and impro

ffer free or red

g public transpo

te the North Cad seek to establiect to the Green

ntended purposephone conferegram.

ment should be vehicle parkingets to slow trafparking on cam

l be offered at to non fossil fucommuting woe alternatives fu

b i l i t y P

s)

h a comprehen

d the shuttle bu

the shuttle bus

h a bike prograoving visibility

duced fare rides

ort routes.

arolina Petroleish a well marknway.

es; use smallerencing.

pursued on cag spaces shall gffic and increasmpus by elimin

all parking decuel technology.orking options.fuels such as bi

l a n Page

nsive car poolin

us service to acc

s service to serv

am – offering sy and functiona

s to UNC Char

eum Displacemked and conne

r and more effi

ampus. get optimal locase pedestrian acnating surface

cks. .

iodiesel.

e 35

ng service,

commodate

vice the major

subsidized or frality of bike

rlotte faculty,

ment Plan. cted bike lane

icient vehicles.

ations. ccommodationparking lots.

ree

ns.

U

The foUniveadapte

4. R Todd Transhttp://

following indiersity toward ed from a list

TranspPercenRidersPoundPercenNumbe

Referenc

Litman 2008sport Planning/www.vtpi.or

icators may bacting in a su

t developed by

port indicatorsntage of ride ship on campus of CO2 per p

ntage of alterner of charging

ces

8 Well Measurg 9 July 2008

rg/wellmeas.p

U N C C h a

e employed bustainable may Litman 200

s share parking us bus routespassenger milnative fuel vehg plug in stati

red Developin8 Victoria Trapdf

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

by UNC Charnner. The fol

08.

permits issue

le of campus hicles in camions for non c

ng Indicatorsansport Policy

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

rlotte to measullowing indic

ed of overall p

motorized flempus fleet campus electr

s for Comprehy Institute

b i l i t y P

ure the progrecators were se

parking perm

eet

ric vehicles

hensive and S

l a n Page

ession of the elected and

mits

Sustainable

e 36

U

10

0:Reesou

U N C C h a

urce

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

Man

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

nage

b i l i t y P

men

l a n Page

nt

e 37

U

1. V

2.G UNC supplistream

2.1

2.2

Goal 1: Reimported on Goal 2: Edbest practic Goal 3: Mdisposal of

Goal 1: Esminimizatiozero waste

Vision‐

Goalsan

Charlotte hasiers to reduce

ms are seen an

Shortt

Longte

The Universwhere wastemoving from

educe waste nto campus.

ducate campusces.

Manage and reduf toxic waste.

stablish waste on plan to achiby 2040.

Resour

ndActio

s a well estabe waste impornd used a reso

termgoal

ermgoal

sity of North e shall becomm a linear sys

s on

uce

ActioassociActio ActioActio ActioActio

ieve Actioloop oActioActioActiopurchaActiopolicie

U N C C h a

ceMana

ons

lished recyclirted onto camource inputs i

lsandac

lsandact

Carolina at me a resourcestem to a clos

n 1: Developiated with theirn 2: Establis

n 1: Expand n 2: Expand

n 1: Identifyn 2: Identifie

n 1: Establisopportunities. n 2: Establisn 3: Reduce n 4: Establisasing policies.n 5: Establises.

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

agemen

ing program. mpus and to co

into other pro

ctions(1‐5

tions(5y

Charlotte she input into ased loop syst

p dialogue withr products and sh waste minim

on interdepartunderstanding

y and prioritize ed substitute pr

sh University, N

sh “take back” toxicity via im

sh design for th

sh product dura

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

t

Opportunitiontinue to moocesses.

5years)

years+)

hall be a zeroanother systetem.

h campus suppservices.

mization goals i

tmental dialogug of our environ

toxicity of waroducts to redu

NGO and Indu

programs in complementing a he environment

ability criteria w

b i l i t y P

ies exist to woove toward en

o waste campem process, t

pliers, product m

in Materials M

ue for discussionment and cha

astes from UNCuce hazardous w

ustry research p

onjunction withtoxicity substitt and demateri

where applicab

l a n Page

ork with nsuring waste

pus by 2040 herefore

manufactures t

Management con

ons about wastallenge student

C Charlotte. waste generati

partnerships to

h suppliers. tution policy.alization criter

ble in sustainab

e 38

to reduce waste

ntracts.

te managements to reduce wa

on on campus.

research close

ria in sustainab

ble purchasing

e

t. ste.

ed

le

U

3.M

Measure

ResourceTotal waRecycled

esIndic

e Managemenaste productiod wastes per G

U N C C h a

ators

nt Indicatorson per GSF exGSF

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

xcluding cons

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

struction and

b i l i t y P

demolition w

l a n Page

waste.

e 39

U

11

1:Mater

U N C C h a

rials

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

Man

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

nage

b i l i t y P

men

l a n Page

nt

e 40

U

1.V

2.G The founive

2.1

Goal 1: Imcode of cosuppliers oenvironmepractices. Goal 2: DSustainablPolicy for commoditi

Vision–

Goalsan

following actirsity to devel

Shortt

Recognuniversqualityfunctioreducinmade uresourc

mplement a veonduct assessinon their ental and ethica

Develop le Purchasing all campus ies.

Materia

ndActio

ons and goalsop a sustainab

termgoal

nizing that Usity shall leve

y of life, and pons, using abung reliance oup of compouces that deriv

endor ng

al

Actiotrack Actio Act ioActiocompActioconst

U N C C h a

alMana

ons

s are designedbility preferab

lsandac

NC Charlotterage this pupromote sociundant as opn fossil fuels

unds that canved from sus

on 1: Collaboenvironmental

on 2: Highlig

on1 : Establishon 2: Implemeputer, office anon 3: Includetruction guideli

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

gement

d to achieve thble purchasin

ctions(1‐5

te purchases urchasing posial justice. Tpposed to sca. UNC Char

n easily be brstainability m

orate with suppl and social perght best practic

h supplier partent Energy Stad catering equi

e environmentaines.

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

t

he stated vising program.

5years)

large quantisition to prot

This will be aarce chemicarlotte shall stroken down i

managed ecol

pliers to develorformance of s

ce suppliers to

tnerships basedar and EPEAT pipment.

al preferable pu

b i l i t y P

on by encour

ities of goodstect the envir

achieved by pals, using resotrive to sourcin nature anlogical system

op and implemsuppliers. campus comm

d on sustainabipurchasing pol

urchasing proce

l a n Page

raging the

s and serviceronment, enh

protecting naources efficiece goods thatd source natms.

ment assessmen

munity.

lity goals. licies for items

edures in desig

e 41

es, the hance

ature’s ently and t are tural

nt procedure to

s such as

gn and

U

3.M IndicaPercePercePercemanagPerce

Measure

ators ntage of suppntage of prodntage of congement systemntage of Ener

ementIn

pliers and conducts designedtracted servicm rgy Star and E

U N C C h a

ndicator

ntractors assesd for disassemce providers w

EPEAT Produ

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

rs

ssed on their smbly, reuse orwith an implem

ucts

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

sustainabilityr recycling mented of cer

b i l i t y P

y performance

rtified enviro

l a n Page

e

nmental

e 42

U

12 This pUNC to posenviro The noutlinproce • • • •

• All reChanc Impleto ensobjectassociany p ImplestrengUnive We worganour ex A pro DavidSustaiUnive

2:Neplan sets out rCharlotte. T

sition the Unionmental, soc

next steps in thned in this plass by:

RecommenRecommenRecommenPromote anoutreach aEngage the

ecommendatiocellor’s Cabin

ementing and sure that thesetives of the deiated with thorograms impl

ementing a sugthen existingersity.

will be transpanization. Thisxternal partne

ogress report w

d Jones inability Cooersity of North

extSrecommendedhis will be a l

iversity to faccial and econo

he sustainabilan. The UNC

nding short annding sustainnding campusn interdisciplnd operationae campus com

ons and proponet and appro

managing pre tradeoffs doecision madeose choices. Hlemented.

ustainability pg relationships

arent regardins journey to suers to succeed

will be publis

rdinator h Carolina at

U N C C h a

Stepsd goals and aclong and exci

ce a future thaomic challeng

lity program i Charlotte Su

nd long-term nability strategs wide policieinary sustainaal functions ommunity in su

osals developoval by the Ch

actices for suo not negative. There will bHowever, it is

rogram will es, add to the e

ng our successustainability w

d.

shed Fall of 20

Charlotte

Sustaina

a r l o t t e S

sctions to impriting journey,at will containges.

is to implemeustainability C

sustainabilitygies to be adoes and guideliability progra

of the universiustainability d

ed by the comhancellor.

ustainable devely affect the sbe hard choics imperative t

enhance the reexiting academ

ses and failurewill have to in

011.

ability Plan

S u s t a i n a

rove the susta, one which nn many uncert

ent the short tCommittee wi

y goals for UNopted by the uines on sustaiam across the ity. dialogue.

mmittee shall

velopment invsocial, economces to be madethat a long ter

eputation of Umic and resea

es so we can nvolve all of

b i l i t y P

ainability perfneeds to be emtain and unpr

term goals andill play a pivo

NC Charlotteuniversity. inability. teaching, res

be subject to

volves tradeofmic or enviroe, as well as crm view is tak

UNC Charlottarch capabilit

learn and impthe campus c

l a n Page

formance of mbarked uponredictable

d actions otal role in thi

e.

search,

o review by th

ffs. The aim ionmental costs ken regarding

te, build and ties of the

prove as an community an

e 43

n

is

he

is

g

nd