The document discusses the University of California's policy on sustainable practices across its 10 campuses. The policy addresses green building design, clean energy, climate protection, recycling, and environmentally preferable purchasing. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy usage and waste diversion, and implement sustainable standards for new construction. The California Student Sustainability Coalition works with campus administrations and campaigns for sustainability initiatives like climate action plans and green funding referendums. Students are encouraged to join their local Students for Sustainability chapter to help create a more sustainable university.

1. ““Sustainability and ClimateSustainability and Climate
Change Solutions”Change Solutions”
FOCUS
the Nation
January 30-31, 2008 - UC Irvine

2. UC Policy on SustainableUC Policy on Sustainable
PracticesPractices
- March 22, 2007- March 22, 2007
(10 Campuses - 214,000 Students)(10 Campuses - 214,000 Students)

3. Policy Sections
• Green Building Design
• Clean Energy Standard
• Climate Protection Practices
• Sustainable Transportation Practices
• Sustainable Operations
• Recycling & Waste Management
• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Practices

4. Green Building Design-GoalsGreen Building Design-Goals
I. Outperform the required provisions of
the CA Energy Code (Title 24) by at
least 20%
II. All new building construction will be a
minimum of LEED™ 2.1 “Certified”
III. Campuses will strive to achieve a
standard equivalent to a LEED™ “Silver”
rating or higher
IV. The UC will design and build all new
laboratory buildings to a minimum
LEED™ 2.1 “Certified” rating and the
Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs
21) Environmental Performance Criteria

5. Clean Energy Standard-
Goals
 The UC will procure 20% of
its electricity needs from
renewable sources by 2010
 Provide up to 10MW of local
renewable power by 2014

6. Climate Protection Practices-
Goals
•The UC will meet AB32 (CA GlobalThe UC will meet AB32 (CA Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006),Warming Solutions Act of 2006),
reducing GHG emissions to 1990reducing GHG emissions to 1990
levels by 2020levels by 2020
•All 10 campuses are committed toAll 10 campuses are committed to
developingdeveloping CLIMATE NEUTRALCLIMATE NEUTRAL
Action plans by December 2008Action plans by December 2008

7. Recycling and Waste
Management-Goals
 In support of the CA Integrated Waste
Management Board’s goal for a “zero waste
California”
 50% waste diversion by June 30, 2008
 75% by June 30, 2012
 ZERO WASTE by 2020

8. Environmentally PreferableEnvironmentally Preferable
Purchasing PracticesPurchasing Practices
 30% recycled multi-use paper
 100% recycled content janitorial paper
 GreenSeal™ certified janitorial cleaning
products
 ENERGY STAR© electronic equipment
(including Lab freezers rating)
 EPEAT™ certified products given
preference in bidding
 Working with BAN and Manufacturer
Take-Back programs

9. Social Responsibility
 Biggest Challenge
 Becoming the Forefront of the Sustainability
Movement (Superman Van)
 Green for All language into the Policy
 Work through the Student Regents,
Community Leaders, and the The
Sustainability Steering Committee to put
pressure on the EVP
 Level of the State

10. UC Sustainability
Steering Committee
Working Groups for all sections of the
Policy
New Working Groups currently in
development: Sustainable Food
Systems, Responsible Investing, possibly
Land-Use
Students have been key in initiating,
formulating, writing, and implementing
each iteration of the Policy

11. Student Representation
UC
Sustainability
Steering
Committee
-Student
Reps.
Student
Representation
on Working
Groups
(Purchasing,
Foods, &
Investments)
CSSC Policy Coordinators

12. So weSo we
have thehave the
policy…policy…
butbut
whatwhat
does thisdoes this
mean formean for
students?students?

13. The CSSC &OurMissionThe CSSC &OurMission
StatementStatement
““Uniting and empowering the CAUniting and empowering the CA
community of higher education toof higher education to
collaboratively and nonviolentlycollaboratively and nonviolently
transform ourselves and our institutionstransform ourselves and our institutions
based on our inherent social, economicbased on our inherent social, economic
and ecological responsibilities.”and ecological responsibilities.”
CSSC=California Student Sustainability Coalition

14. CSSC StructureCSSC Structure
Friends of CSSC Advisory Network
Executive Committee
Council of Representatives
The Core
Mission
Vision
Principles

15. What do all of those circles mean?

16. Our Charter
CSSC formed 4 years ago
Signed our Charter last summer
Dictates protocol, describes positions
We have organizational structure!

17. What are some of the things weWhat are some of the things we
DO?DO?

18. We Converge!
Quarterly meetings across the stateQuarterly meetings across the state
Connect on campaignsConnect on campaigns
Host workshopsHost workshops
Share skillsShare skills
Meet new membersMeet new members
Make new friendsMake new friends
Build CommunityBuild Community
Celebrate life!Celebrate life!

20. We Campaign!
Campus Climate Challenge
Move U
Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP)
India Exchange
Referendums passed on 3 campuses (UCSB,UCSC,
UCB) with UCLA and UCI coming this year! (TGIF:
The Green Initiative Fund)
Responsible Investments
UC Foods Initiative - Real Food Challenge

22. We collaborate with
Administration!
•UC Policy on Sustainable PracticesUC Policy on Sustainable Practices
•Focus the Nation on all 10 campusesFocus the Nation on all 10 campuses
•Chancellors’ Advisory Committees on SustainabilityChancellors’ Advisory Committees on Sustainability
•Climate Action Steering CommitteesClimate Action Steering Committees
•UC Sustainability Steering CommitteeUC Sustainability Steering Committee

23. Do you want a more sustainable campus??
Join Students for
Sustainability (S4S) -
UC Irvine
Chapter of the CSSC
S4S Meets
Tuesday at 5pm
in Rm. SSL 206
The California Student Sustainability Coalition is a UC-wide student organization with the purpose
of uniting students to fight for a sustainable University of California. All students are welcome
and encouraged to join. For more information email: uci.cssc@gmail.com, website:
www.sustainabilitycoalition.org, http://spirit.dos.uci.edu