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Appendix AAdministrativeSUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCYAdopted: July 9, 2004Supersedes: (See end of policy)University Of MinnesotaBoard Of Regents PolicyPage 1 of 2SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCYSECTION I. COMMITMENT.Sustainability is a continuous effort integrating environmental, social, andeconomic goals through design, planning, and operational organization to meet currentneeds without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their ownneeds. Sustainability requires the collective actions of the University of Minnesota(University) community and shall be guided by the balanced use of all resources,within budgetary constraints. The University is committed to incorporating sustainabilityinto its teaching, research, and outreach and the operations that support them.SECTION II. GUIDING PRINCIPLES.Subd. 1. Leadership. Through excellence in environmental education, research,outreach, and stewardship, the University shall strive to be a world leader by promotingand demonstrating sustainability and energy efficiency and by producing leadersand informed citizens.Subd. 2. Modeling. The University shall strive to be a model in the applicationof sustainability principles to guide campus operations by:(a) meeting and aspiring to exceed all applicable regulatory requirements;(b) preventing pollution at its source;(c) reducing emissions to the environment; and(d) encouraging the use of a life-cycle cost framework.Subd. 3. Operational Improvements. The University shall undertake acontinuous improvement process that seeks to meet the operational performancetargets, goals, and objectives designed to achieve sustainability.Subd. 4. Energy Efficiency. The University shall undertake a process to increaseenergy efficiency, reduce dependence on non-renewable energy, and encourage thedevelopment of energy alternatives through research and innovation.U of M Systemwide Sustainability • 63
AdministrativeSUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCYAdopted: July 9, 2004Supersedes: (See end of policy)University Of MinnesotaBoard Of Regents PolicyPage 2 of 2Subd. 5. Research. The University shall (a) promote innovative, high visibilityresearch projects focused on sustainability and energy efficiency to inform campusoperations as a whole as well as the broader community; and (b) promote collaborativeprojects that include faculty research undertaken in partnership with operationsstaff, students, public entities, community organizations, and industry.Subd. 6. Education and Outreach. The University shall promote educationaland outreach activities that are linked to operational improvements and innovationprinciples.SECTION III. IMPLEMENTATION.Subd. 1. Administration. The University shall have sustainability goals thatinform administrative policies and procedures in the areas of planning, decision-making,execution, assessment, reporting, and alignment. These policies and proceduresshall rely on scientific analysis and support the efforts described in subds. 2-4 of thissection.Subd. 2. Operations. Each University campus shall develop specific sustainabilityobjectives and targets in the areas of:(a) physical planning and development, including buildings and infrastructure;(b) operations;(c) transportation;(d) purchasing; and(e) waste management and abatement.Subd. 3. Accountability. The president or delegate shall develop indicatorsand measures of success in the implementation of the principles outlined in this policyin consultation with appropriate faculty, staff, students, and experts in the broadercommunity.Subd. 4. Reporting. The president or delegate shall report to the Board annuallyon progress toward established targets and standards, using this information to identifyopportunities for subsequent improvement.SUPERSEDES: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND WASTE ABATEMENTDATED JUNE 12, 1992.64 • U of M Systemwide Sustainability
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