Sustainability Master Plan 2025

FACILITIES

GOAL: Continue to develop sustainable facilities and incorporate efficient operating practices into new and existing facilities to model an environmentally conscious campus.​

 

 

 

STRATEGIES

Progress updates will start in 2026. 

Actions for each strategy have been identified and will be prioritized on an annual basis by the implementation team.

S1 Energy Reduction: Expand energy consumption reduction efforts to reduce annual energy consumption per square foot by 20% by 2035 compared to a 2024 baseline.

S2 Energy Source: Procure renewable sources for 100% of annual electricity consumption and explore less carbon intensive options for natural gas consumption by 2030.

S3 Landscape Management: Advance sustainable landscape management practices to minimize harmful impacts on humans and the environment and achieve a score of 3.5 for the STARS 3.0 Ecologically Managed Grounds credit.

S4 Water Reduction: Reduce annual potable water consumption per square foot by 15% by 2035 compared to a 2024 baseline.

S5 Construction: Continue to design, construct and renovate sustainable, high-performance facilities that achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification or higher if 8,000 or more square feet and follow the University’s Sustainability Design Standards if less than 8,000 square feet. (Note: Renovate refers to major renovations.)