1. Campus Sustainability at February 2009

2. Sustainability …meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. (Bruntland Commission, 1988) With phrases such as: Carbon Offset Carbon Footprint Ozone Friendly Global Warming Renewable Energy Biodegradable What does this whole Sustainability thing mean? In other words…… Lets be good stewards of our finite resources (natural and economic)

3. So how does the State of Louisiana feel about the issue of sustainability? Executive Order No. BJ 2008 - 8 Implemented in January 2008 by Governor Bobby Jindal. “Whereas, Efficacy should apply to all areas of state government and state government should be a leader in energy efficiency and conservation and demonstrate the benefits of adopting such practices;”

4. And LSU…..? Identifies 13 categories of sustainable actions and asks: What are we doing now? What can we do better? LSU Green Campus Initiative Report Prepared by the LSU Office of Campus Planning in the Spring 2007. MISSION: The “LSU Green Campus Initiative” is a comprehensive sustainability approach aimed at: Lowering energy use and cost Reducing greenhouse gases Water and waste water management Improving recycling Hazardous waste reduction and disposal Materials procurement on our campus 2007

5. Proposed Sub-Categories for Focused Discussion Energy ManagementFacility ManagementProcess ManagementMaterial Management LSU Green Campus Initiative - 13 Point Plan Energy Conservation Energy Purchasing Transportation Campus Ground and Land Use New Construction Campus Planning and Design Purchasing and Administrative Services Teaching/Research/ Public Education Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Water Conservation and Waste Management Hazardous Waste Management Disaster Management Food and Food Service In Progress

6. Recent Sustainability Efforts by LSU

7. 2003 Campus Master Plan Major precepts dealing with sustainability: Create a predominantly pedestrian oriented campus with alternative forms of transportation “Green Corridors” linking major districts, and the expansion of the mature tree canopy

8. 2003 Campus Master Plan…. Sustainability related projects Transportation Master Plan Provides a “greening up” of existing parking lots with new pedestrian sidewalks. Pedestrian Corridors Over 5 miles of pedestrian corridors have been constructed since 2003, complete with lighting and benches.

9. 2003 Campus Master Plan…. Sustainability related projects Easy Streets Phase I Restricts student and visitor parking from campus core to improve pedestrian safety. Resulted in 62% decrease in campus traffic. Easy Streets Phase II Creates one way streets and dedicated bike lanes. Also closes streets to allow for true pedestrian corridors. Bus Service Study Study to improve bus service, including routes, schedules, cost and alternate fuel.

10. The Campus Committee for Sustainability was formed to advance LSU’s efforts towards sustainability. The Following Campus Group are Represented: Student Government Environmental Conservation Organization (Student) Environmental Graduate Organization (Graduate Student) Planning Architecture Utilities Academic Affairs Finance and Administrative Services Facility Development and Design Committee Chancellor’s Office Faculty Senate Staff Senate Public Affairs *Note…25% of Committee is Student Representation!! Campus Committee for Sustainability…. CCS Get Buy-In From Campus Community!

11. Campus Committee for Sustainability…. CCS The CCS Has Been Tasked With Formulating a Plan to Accomplish the Following: Inventory LSU’s existing carbon footprint (i.e., greenhouse gas emissions) Acknowledge LSU’s existing efforts towards achieving sustainability Develop an action plan to improve LSU’s sustainability efforts Promote public awareness of LSU’s efforts toward sustainability Proposed Sub-Categories for Focused Discussion Energy ManagementFacility Management Process ManagementMaterial Management

12. Campus Committee for Sustainability…. CCS Energy Management Currently Energy Star appliances Building Automation System monitors HVAC Energy efficient equipment standards Cogeneration unit (provides 60% power needed) Short term goals Res Life Energy Competition Computer energy reduction/e-waste program Carbon footprint analysis Energy Star certification of buildings Classroom utilization Facility Management Short term goals Bus transit system green vehicles Easy streets – bike lanes and pedestrian corridors VendingMiser Bike racks and facilities Tree farm Currently Easy Streets Ph I – 62% reduction Easy Streets Ph II and Bus Transit Study Sustainability Review of construction projects 15% student trips - alternate transp. (bus, bike, walk) Process Management Short term goals Green cleaning policy Product standardization Curriculum audit, Freshman experience Website and newsletter Student sustainability survey Currently Partnership with HORT class 40% local or organic food service Purchasing recycled content - 30% office paper, 100% business cards, 100% restroom paper Material Management Short term goals Increase recycle bins Compost and biodiesel facilities Eliminate phone books, reduce packaging, Water quantity use analysis – by building Lakes and water quality Currently Existing hazardous waste disposal system 10% diversion from landfill, 100 tons/month Biodiesel production for landscape equipment 70% grounds maintained organically RecycleMania + material exchange program

13. Sustainability Officer…. The full time position titled Manager – Campus Sustainability was formed to advance LSU’s efforts towards sustainability. Query the Campus Establish Benchmarks Identify areas for improvement Education of the campus community and general public of sustainability issues and efforts Major Duties: Denise Scribner, PE LEED AP LSU Alumnus – Civil Engineering

14. Results

15. Sustainability Report Card - 2009 The Sustainability Endowment Institute released the “2009 Sustainability Report Card” for Higher Education on September 24, 2008. LSU ranks in the top ½ when compared to other SEC schools, with only Arkansas, Florida, and Auburn scoring higher The National average is a C+, with only 15 schools nationwide scoring an A- LSU improved it’s grade from a C- in 2008 to a C+ due to recent sustainability initiatives 2009 Sustainability Report Card – SEC Schools Comparison Note: There are multiple benchmarking organizations nationwide…be choosy.

16. In the Works

17. Organizational Membership… AASHE Comprehensive sustainability coverage. High membership among Universities. National and Regional conferences. Manages the PCC (Presidents Climate Commitment) USGBC Focuses on Green Buildings only. High membership among Universities. National and Regional conferences. Manages the LEED Certification. LSU, in an effort to improve Networking to learn Best Management Practices in regards to sustainable issues, will join and participate with the following professional organizations: http://www.aashe.org/index.phphttp://www.usgbc.org/

18. Presidents Climate Commitment… LSU provided a Peer Review Analysis to the Chancellor early February. The stated goal of the PCC is to have colleges and universities formulate a plan to ultimately achieve “climate neutrality” with a “zero carbon footprint” By signing the PCC, universities are agreeing to the following: Set a target date to become climate neutral Make tangible and measurable efforts towards achieving climate neutrality Document efforts and successes in a public format http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org /

19. Presidents Climate Commitment… http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org /

20. Spring 2009 Student positions with Office of Campus Planning through Chancellor’s Student Aid Sustainability related classes available (ARCH, CE, RNR, BIOL, HORT, COASTAL) Architecture 4041: Issues in Sustainability CE 4155: Sustainability Engineering OCS 3101: Global Environmental Cycles

21. Student Initiatives…. Green Build workshop (February 28 th) RecycleMania (Jan-March) Res Life Energy Competition (March) Stadium Recycling (April 18 th ) LSU Earth Day (April 24 nd ) Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO) Freshman Leadership Council Students in Free Enterprise Emerging Green Builders Geaux Green

22. Peace……Later! Questions, Debate, and Discussion :