2014 PSCC Summit Powerpoint
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The Annual President’s Sustainable Campus Summit
National Recognition STARS Gold Certified since 2011 Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) Sierra Club - #1 greenest in the Ivy League National ranking of 173 greenest colleges Princeton Review Green Honor Roll 99th percentile of 832 colleges ranked
2MW Snyder Road Solar Farm • • • • • •
10 acre site 1% campus electric use 650 tons carbon reduction >30 local construction jobs $0 Cornell capital External funding for 8MW more
12MW Local Wind Farm • • • •
Power Purchase Agreement First wind farm in Tompkins County Pending final municipal approvals Investment opportunity for NYS residents
Leadership Today
“Inequalities in society and climate change are the two biggest challenges we face in the world today.” President David J. Skorton
Acceleration Working Group
Can Cornell achieve climate neutrality in 20 years and enhance our mission?
Transformational Commitment
Climate neutrality by 2035 is feasible if we align our campus priorities. Our success depends on: • Unwavering, university-wide commitment • Integration of this commitment throughout the university’s academic mission • New partnerships and alumni engagement focused on this global leadership effort
Cornell Leadership at a Crossroads
What will Cornell’s legacy be 150 years from today?
The Annual President’s Sustainable Campus Summit
National Recognition STARS Gold Certified since 2011 Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) Sierra Club - #1 greenest in the Ivy League National ranking of 173 greenest colleges Princeton Review Green Honor Roll 99th percentile of 832 colleges ranked
2MW Snyder Road Solar Farm • • • • • •
10 acre site 1% campus electric use 650 tons carbon reduction >30 local construction jobs $0 Cornell capital External funding for 8MW more
12MW Local Wind Farm • • • •
Power Purchase Agreement First wind farm in Tompkins County Pending final municipal approvals Investment opportunity for NYS residents
Leadership Today
“Inequalities in society and climate change are the two biggest challenges we face in the world today.” President David J. Skorton
Acceleration Working Group
Can Cornell achieve climate neutrality in 20 years and enhance our mission?
Transformational Commitment
Climate neutrality by 2035 is feasible if we align our campus priorities. Our success depends on: • Unwavering, university-wide commitment • Integration of this commitment throughout the university’s academic mission • New partnerships and alumni engagement focused on this global leadership effort
Cornell Leadership at a Crossroads
What will Cornell’s legacy be 150 years from today?
