Sustainability at IUPUI

Pat Fox

IUPUI

Three Spheres of Sustainability

Why is Sustainability Important?

Global need to sustain future generations by meeting our needs by not harming future generations ability to realize their potential.

Many corporations and even government agencies are embracing sustainability.

The Earth cannot sustain the current demand on its resources.

Triple Bottom Line: Environment, Social and Economic

Growing need to have sustainability education for all undergraduate students.

GO GREEN Study Abroad Green Organizations: Global Responsibility for

Environmental and Economic Necessity 3 credits hours with pre-departure classes at IUPUI,

one week in Germany or France, post class at IUPUI Started in 2003 in Mannheim, Germany with the

assistance of university partner GO GREEN France started in 2010 with university

partnership held in Marseille, France Course developed specifically for engineering and

technology students but opened to all students No language requirement.

GO GREEN Study Abroad

Course emphasizes sustainable practices in businesses, industries, municipalities, & universities; globalization; German or French culture.

Course includes lectures, discussions, guest lectures, case studies, visits and tours of industries, businesses, municipalities & universities.

Students compare and contrast examples seen in Germany or France with cases studied in U.S.

Interdisciplinary course drawing on many aspects of engineering, technology, leadership and foreign culture.

Why Study Sustainability in Germany or EU? Germany is a recognized leaders in sustainable

practices actively engaged in environmental practices since 1970s.

Environmental effort began around 1970, with nearly 200 legal acts, which covers all areas.

Germany is a leaders in using new methods and tools to strengthen their government, policies and regulations aimed at improving their environmental performance of industry and business.

The EU has many laws which contribute to a sustainable society

GO GREEN Industry Partners

GO GREEN would not be possible without our partners. We are very grateful for their assistance: Germany- Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg MannheimBaden-

Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University- City of Freiburg and FraunhoferInstitute – Freiburg,

Germany- City of Ladenburg – Ladenburg, Germany- Daimler– Rastatt, Germany - MVV Energie- Mannheim, Germany- Roche, Mannheim, Germany- ABB- Ladenburg, Germany- BASF – Ludwigshafen, Germany

GO GREEN Industry Partners

GO GREEN would not be possible without our partners. We are very grateful for their assistance: France

AFMB Polytech-Marseille Campus de Luminy NaturoScope Microcosmos Hydroelectric Power Station in Serre-Ponçon Solar Farm in Vinon-sur-Verdon Frioul Island (Organic Fish Farm)

GO GREEN Summary

Students learn about sustainability, globalization, and German or French culture – best practices in the GO GREEN class.

First hand experience in a different culture – this can not be duplicated on-line or in a classroom.

Course is taught with multidisciplinary view by several faculty (leadership, sustainability, and engineering).

Industry-education partnership is key to the success of the course. We have many.

Faculty are dedicated to the topic. Students and faculty enjoy many benefits from this

experience. Everyone has fun too.

Sustainability at ET & IUPUI

Engineering & Technology GO GREEN Germany offered 2003

Other schools at IUPUI developed courses in sustainability

2006 - Group of IUPUI faculty gathered to develop a sustainable principles for campus

2008 - Campus Statement of Sustainability Principles adopted

2008 - ET Sustainable Technology Certificate 2010 - GO GREEN France 2011 -BS Energy Engineering 2011 Office of Sustainability IUPUI

IUPUI Office of Sustainability

VisionThe IUPUI Office of Sustainability will be recognized as a national leader in urban sustainability, including social, economic, and environmental aspects, and known for its academic, research and community outreach efforts that support student success and the well-being of citizens of Indianapolis, the state of Indiana, and beyond.   

MissionThe IUPUI Office of Sustainability will create a culture of sustainability and advance sustainability in the administrative, academic, research and community engagement programs at IUPUI. 

IUPUI Sustainability

Campus Statement of Sustainability Principles adopted 2008 Office established August 2011 Committees

Advisory Steering Education and Outreach Resource Management Health and Wellness Social Justice Strategic Planning Engagement

Resource Management: Energy

Conserve energy and improve energy efficiency of buildings, vehicles, equipment

Increase use of renewable energy sources Progress

BS/SPEA Solar Panels Energy Policy EPA Green Power Partner

Resource Management: Built Environment

Pursue Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification

Conserve and increase green space on campus Progress

• Designated Tree Campus USA: 2012 and 2013• Plant natives at UL in April 2013 and 2014• LEED certified buildings

• Glick – gold• SELB –silver

• New York Street Garden – Outdoor learning space

Resource Management: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Advance reduction, reuse, and recycling of waste materials Promote environmentally sound purchasing practices Progress

• Convert campus recycling program to single stream• Materials accepted at recycling stations:

• Cans and Plastic: Plastic (1-7), aluminum, steel containers• White Office Paper: White paper, letterhead, envelopes• Mixed Paper: Colored paper, newspapers, and magazines• Ink Jet and Toner Cartridges

Resource Management: Transportation

Minimize transportation demands to and from campus Increase use of car pooling and public transportation Encourage bicycling as a commuter option Progress

• Bicycle maintenance stations• Zip car• Bike share

Health and Wellness

Raise awareness about the ways the environment impacts individual and community health

Progress Successful campus gardening effort Campus Kitchen Water bottle refill stations

Education and Outreach

Work with academic units to enhance and expand teaching about sustainability in the classroom and the community

Progress Public Health

Undergrad: Environmental Health Science Graduate: Environmental Health

SPEA Undergrad: Sustainability Policy and Management Grad: Urban Sustainability

ET Sustainable Technologies Certificate Energy Engineering

Law Environmental Law

Engagement

Indianapolis Higher Education Sustainability Roundtable IGCN – Indiana Green Campus Network Big Ten and Friends Sustainability Group Sustainability Peninsula Committee AASHE – Association for the Advancement of Sustainability

in Higher Education HEASC – Higher Education Association Sustainability

Consortium CSHEMA – Campus Safety and Environmental Mgmt.

Association Upper White River Watershed Alliance Reconnecting to our Waterways (ROW)

AASHE STARS Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System

A transparent, self-reporting tool to measure sustainability progress in the areas of: environmental, economic, and social indicators, which are divided into four categories related to campus activities: Education & Research, Operations, Planning, Administration & Engagement, and Innovation.

Provides a frameworkframework for understanding sustainability in all sectors of higher education

Enable meaningful comparisonscomparisons over time and across institutions using a common set of measurements developed with broad participation from the campus sustainability community

Create incentivesincentives for continual improvement toward sustainability

Facilitate information sharinginformation sharing about higher education sustainability practices and performance

Build a strongerstronger, more diversediverse campus sustainability community

IUPUI STARS Report – June 2013

IUPUI STARS Points Summary

Score 51.09

Rating: Silver

IUPUI Score National Average

Education & Research 46.58% 50.92%

Operations 31.62% 37.48%

Planning, Administration & Engagement 66.08% 57.52%

Innovation 4.00 2.52

Areas to Get Involved with IUPUI Sustainability

Office of Sustainability Website/Social Media www.sustainability.iupui.edu https://www.facebook.com/IUPUISustainability

AASHE.org Green Teams Sustainability Committees Events

Earth Month Campus Sustainability Day

Questions?

Thank you for your time!

Pat Fox

IUPUI

Clinical Assistant Professor

psfox@iupui.edu

www.sustainability.iupui.edu