Sustainability at IUPUI
Pat Fox
IUPUI
Three Spheres of Sustainability
Why is Sustainability Important?
 Global need to sustain future generations by meeting
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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
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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:
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Germany
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Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Mannheim BadenWuerttemberg 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
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GO GREEN Industry Partners
 GO GREEN would not be possible without our partners.
We are very grateful for their assistance:
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France
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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
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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
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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
 Vision
The 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.
 Mission
The 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
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Advisory
Steering
Education and Outreach
Resource Management
Health and Wellness
Social Justice
Strategic Planning
Engagement
Resource Management: Energy
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Conserve energy and improve energy
efficiency of buildings, vehicles, equipment
Increase use of renewable energy sources
Progress
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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
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Designated Tree Campus USA: 2012 and 2013
Plant natives at UL in April 2013 and 2014
LEED certified buildings
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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
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Convert campus recycling program to single stream
Materials accepted at recycling stations:
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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
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Bicycle maintenance stations
Zip car
Bike share
Health and Wellness
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Raise awareness about the ways the environment impacts
individual and community health
Progress
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Successful campus gardening effort
Campus Kitchen
Water bottle refill stations
Education and Outreach
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Work with academic units to enhance and expand teaching
about sustainability in the classroom and the community
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Public Health
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SPEA
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Undergrad: Sustainability Policy and Management
Grad: Urban Sustainability
ET
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Undergrad: Environmental Health Science
Graduate: Environmental Health
Sustainable Technologies Certificate
Energy Engineering
Law
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Environmental Law
Engagement
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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
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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System
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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 framework for understanding sustainability in all sectors of
higher education
Enable meaningful comparisons over time and across institutions
using a common set of measurements developed with broad
participation from the campus sustainability community
Create incentives for continual improvement toward
sustainability
Facilitate information sharing about higher education
sustainability practices and performance
Build a stronger, more diverse campus sustainability community
IUPUI STARS Report – June 2013
IUPUI STARS Points Summary
Score 51.09
Rating: Silver
Education & Research
IUPUI Score National Average
46.58%
50.92%
Operations
31.62%
37.48%
Planning, Administration & Engagement
66.08%
57.52%
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Innovation
Areas to Get Involved with IUPUI
Sustainability
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Office of Sustainability Website/Social Media
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www.sustainability.iupui.edu
https://www.facebook.com/IUPUISustainability
AASHE.org
Green Teams
Sustainability Committees
Events
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Earth Month
Campus Sustainability Day
Questions?
Thank you for your time!
Pat Fox
IUPUI
Clinical Assistant Professor
psfox@iupui.edu
www.sustainability.iupui.edu