1. The Presidents Climate Commitment: Good Intentions, Real Obstacles, Possible Solutions

2. Introductions Pauline Souza, AIA, LEED AP WRNS Studio Genevieve Bertone Santa Monica College Mike Miller Butte-Glenn Community College District Caitlin Fager San Francisco State University Lisa McNeilly University of California, Berkeley Mitch Fine, AIA, LEED AP WRNS Studio

3. The ACUPCC High-visibility effort to address global warming through a joint commitment to achieve climate neutrality for our campuses and develop the capability of society to do the same

4. Establish an institutional structure to oversee the development and implementation of your program to comply with the ACUPCC (within 2 months) Complete an annual GHG emissions inventory (within 1 year) Take two or more tangible actions that demonstrate your commitment and begin to address the issue The Commitment

5. Develop and implement a climate neutrality action plan with specific targets and timelines to achieve climate neutrality at a pace and in a manner that maximizes the opportunities for your institution (within 2 years) Integrate sustainability into your curriculum Make publicly available your commitment, plans and progress reports to facilitate and accelerate progress for your fellow institutions and society (report every 2 years)

6. The Commitment First effort by any major sector of society to set a long-term goal of climate neutrality Launched on December 12, 2006 Over 550 Signatories as of July 2008 representing: All 50 states Public and private universities of all sizes and types Over 30% of the higher education student population in the US

7. ACUPCC Steering Committee Michael Crow (Chair) President, Arizona State University Judith Ramaley President, Winona State University Esther L. Barazzone President, Chatham College Kathleen Schatzberg President, Cape Cod Community College Richard Cook President, Allegheny College David Shi President, Furman University Mark Emmert President, University of Washington David Skorton President, Cornell University David Hales President, College of the Atlantic Mary Spilde President, Lane Community College Martha Kanter Chancellor, Foothill-De Anza Community College District Mitchell Thomashow President, Unity College G.P. "Bud" Peterson Chancellor, University of Colorado at Boulder Timothy White President, University of Idaho Thomas Purce President, The Evergreen State College Henry Yang Chancellor, University of California, Santa Barbara

8. Organization and Support Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) ecoAmerica Second Nature

9. Our Future Re-stabilization of Earth’s climate is the defining challenge of the 21st century The scientific consensus is that society must reduce the global emission of greenhouse gases by at least 80% by 2050 to avoid large scale health, ecological, economic and social devastation In 2004 86% of US global warming pollution came from burning fossil fuels to drive over 80% of economic activity in the US

10. Act Now Act now: potential for 3.3 million new jobs and an increase in $1.4 trillion in American GDP in the rapid pursuit of climate sustainability and energy innovation Delay: upheaval and suffering, millions of environmental refugees, 5-20% cuts in global GDP in our lifetimes

11. Efficient & Effective Operation At a basic operational level, addressing energy sustainability and climate change can help colleges and universities operate more efficiently and effectively Generate cost savings Stabilize long-term operating costs Increase capacity for better long- range planning Create more attractive, convenient and productive campuses

12. Ahead of Regulatory Curve Anticipate state and regional energy mandates, i.e. AB 32 Gain competitive advantage over institutions that choose to wait Minimize risk and maximize expertise in long-term carbon management Capitalize on the expanding carbon-trading financial market

13. Leadership by Example Higher Education is a $317 billion industry No other institution in society has the influence, the critical mass and the diversity of skills needed to successfully make this transformation Tomorrow’s architects, engineers, attorneys, business leaders, scientists, urban planners, cultural and spiritual leaders, journalists, activists, and politicians are currently attending more than 4,000 institutions of higher learning in the United States

14. Leadership by Example Our colleges and universities are the intellectual engine for the coming energy, building and transportation technologies that will revolutionize the economy Other sectors of society will follow our lead

15. Tangible Actions Schools Green Building Policy189 Energy Star Procurement Policy 202 Air Travel Offsetting20 Provision of Public Transportation 151 Green Power Production/Purchasing 88 Climate Friendly Investing 25 Waste Minimization120 Tangible actions taken by 309 of the Signatories as of 12/07 – ACUPCC 2007 Annual Report

16. California Milestones 10-campus University of California system passed a policy to get 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2017; ensure 10% of its energy comes from locally generated clean sources by 2014; reduce energy consumption by 10% by 2014 23-campus CSU system followed suit with similar policies 9-college Los Angeles Community College District undertook one of the largest public sector sustainable building efforts in the US

17. National Milestones Cape Cod Community College helped lead Massachusetts to become the first state in which all public institutions of higher learning have signed the APUPCC University of Colorado at Boulder student government pledged support for Gov. Bill Ritter’s “Colorado Carbon Fund” - $50k/year in student funding for community-based clean energy and carbon mitigation projects Arizona State University established the world’s first School of Sustainability; led the nation with largest university solar installation

18. Budget Collaboration vs. Hierarchy Successful execution of the Presidents Climate Commitment will require an integrated planning approach

19. Collaboration vs. Hierarchy

20. Understanding The Triple Bottom Line: Global Enhance and protect natural habitats Improve air and water quality Reduce solid waste Conserve natural resources Decrease greenhouse gas emissions Support biodiversity Contribute to community health Enhance occupant comfort and health Improve air, thermal and acoustical environments Consider consequences of purchasing Improve employee productivity and satisfaction Flourishing Ecosystems Societal Health Reduce operating costs Enhance asset value Improve employee productivity and satisfaction Optimize life-cycle economic performance Strong Economies

21. Understanding the Triple Bottom Line: Campus Reduce operating costs Enhance asset value Improve employee productivity and satisfaction Optimize life-cycle economic performance Create healthier buildings and decrease environmental risks to staff Maintain and support the campus Rejuvenate native habitat Save money through energy efficiency Engage students, faculty, and researchers in sustainability Educate the next generation to do better Create sustainable solutions Understand and appreciate our habitat and cultures Operations Business Services Academics Guiding Coalition

22. Student Engagement & Leadership Student representation is embedded in the PCC Student-led initiatives Generating campus data, i.e. emissions inventories Sustainability committee / task force participation Recruiting and alumni engagement

23. Integrated Planning: The Key to the Commitment Your Guiding Coalition: Academics, Business Services, Operations Creates a road map based on vision (Climate Action Plan) Works toward change Reorganizing for focus Holistic approach

24. Resources Presidents Climate Commitment www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/index.php www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/index.php ACUPCC Implementation Guide www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/pdf/ACUPCC_IG_Final.pdf www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/pdf/ACUPCC_IG_Final.pdf ACUPCC GHG Inventory Brief www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/html/documents/ACUPCCGHGInv_Br_ vFinal.pdf Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) www.aashe.org/index.php ecoAmerica www.ecoamerica.net/ www.ecoamerica.net/ Second Nature www.secondnature.org/ Talloires Declaration www.iisd.org/educate/declarat/talloire.htm American Council of Renewable Energy www.acore.org/ www.acore.org/ United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development 2005-2014 www.bcca.org/ief/desd.htm www.bcca.org/ief/desd.htm University of California, Office of the President www.ucop.edu CSU Commitment to Sustainability www.calstate.edu/cpdc/sustainability/

25. Contacts Pauline Souza, AIA, LEED AP 415.489.2235 psouza@wrnsstudio.com Genevieve Bertone 310.458.8716 x 1 bertone_genevieve@smc.edu Mike Miller 530.895.2298 MillerMi@butte.edu Caitlin Fager 415.405.3868 cfager@sfsu.edu Lisa McNeilly 510.643.5907 lmcneilly@berkeley.edu Mitch Fine, AIA, LEED AP 415.489.2234 mfine@wrnsstudio.com