Climate Action Plan - ACUPCC Reports - Climate Commitment

High-Level GoalsThe following high-level goals are distilled from the 27 work team goals and reflect key themesthat repeatedly surfaced in the work teams’ reports.1. LeadershipAs a large public research land-grant university, the University of Minnesota will strive to be aleader in sustainability and energy efficiency.2. Living LaboratoryThe University of Minnesota will serve as a living laboratory as we integrate sustainabilityacross operations, education, research, and outreach.3. EngagementThe pursuit of sustainability will actively engage all dimensions of the University, and theUniversity will promote activism and engagement related to sustainability.4. CommunicationTransparent and abundant communication will help build awareness of the what, why, andhow of sustainability throughout the University of Minnesota community. The University willencourage communication, marketing, and transparency to build awareness and participation.5. PoliciesUniform policies will help departments and programs adopt best practices for sustainability.The University will establish policies that make best practices (energy, purchasing, etc.) themost desirable choice for all departments.6. Culture ChangeThe University of Minnesota community will undergo a fundamental culture change assustainability is integrated through our programs and practices. The University will nurture aculture that views sustainability as an integral component of all we do.7. Community ImpactThe University of Minnesota’s pursuit of sustainability will enhance awareness and adoptionof sustainable practices in the broader community. The University will create mechanisms formeasuring impacts on campus and beyond. (How does our work change the world?)8. IntegrationThe University of Minnesota will integrate sustainability into operational and financialdecisions, teaching, research, and outreach.14 • U of M Systemwide Sustainability