To see long-term, significant greenhouse gas reductions sustainability must be incorporated into all aspects of the college environment such as planning and administration, curriculum, operations, and engagement.
These step-by-step milestones with supporting materials will help you get on track whether you’re just beginning or have already made progress in your college sustainability journey.
Milestone 1
A sustainability team is critical for steering strategy and driving progress, as well as coordinating and delegating responsibility. It also takes a team to embed sustainability thinking throughout the college. Use these resources to guide your committee creation.
Milestone 2
Having support for your plan from the top down is critical to your success. Use these resources to assist with the creation of your college sustainability vision and goals.
Milestone 3
Whether you’re starting with a blank slate, or have taken some steps towards sustainability, it’s important to establish a baseline. These materials will help you determine your starting point.
Milestone 4
Now that you have a better understanding of your starting point and end goal, the next step is planning how to get from the present to the future. These resources will assist you in creating your plan for future-forward progress.
Milestone 5
It’s time to spread the word and build support and momentum for your plan. Inform stakeholders about your vision and goals for a sustainable college environment, when implementation will begin and how you intend to execute your plan.
Milestone 6
One of the most important parts of any project is ensuring your work is effective through progress check-ins and comparison against your baseline. This document provides guidance on monitoring for success.
