Implementation Profile for University of California, Berkeley
Submitted on June 20, 2008; last updated on August 15, 2012
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | RU/VH: Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Berkeley, CA |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Robert Birgeneau |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | Chancellor |
| Main Web Site | http://www.berkeley.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://sustainability.berkeley.edu/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Kira Stoll |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Manager |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Office of Sustainability |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 30 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Community Leaders, Faculty, Students, Executive, Community Members, Staff |
| Description | The Cal Climate Action Partnership (CalCAP) Steering Committee advises CalCAP research and provides a forum for stakeholders from across campus to provide input to CalCAP. The Steering Committee has more than thirty active members from student organizations, staff, faculty and administration. The Office of Sustainability staffs the Steering Committee and has day-to-day responsibility along with other campus departments for implementation. |
Tangible Actions
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1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. Yes: As part of the University of California Policy of Sustainable Practices, UC Berkeley will strive to achieve LEED Silver (or equivalent). Green building projects at Berkeley work to reduce building impacts on human health and the environment through the management of energy, water and materials resources during design, construction, operation, maintenance and removal. Sustainable development is very important to the UC Berkeley community and the campus strives to design projects which demonstrate earth-friendly traits. |
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2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. No: No information provided. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. No: No information provided. |
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4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution.
Yes:
UC Berkeley offers a comprehensive package of alternative programs to encourage the use of alternative transportation to reduce traffic and parking demand and contribute to the protection of the environment. 53% of campus faculty/staff and 93% of students commute by transportation other than a single occupant personal vehicle. The transportation alternative program at UC Berkeley is called New Directions and options include:
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5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. No: No information provided. |
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6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. No: No information provided. |
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7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste.
Yes:
UC Berkeley participated in the waste minimization component of Recyclemania in 2012.
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