SGA Sustainability Plan Overview 10.10.23

1PROJECT UPDATESustainability PlanPlan OverviewSECTION TOPICSClimateActionResponsibleConsumptionBuilt & NaturalEnvironmentMobility &TransportationTeaching &Research5 Sections9 Goals24 ObjectivesCLIMATE ACTION &SUSTAINABILITY PLANA holistic roadmap outlining thevision, goals, and strategies toadvance sustainability at JHU inareas of operations, teaching, andresearch to 2030 and beyondThe Climate Action and Sustainability Plan will be the university’s second framework building off the 2009 Climate Change ImplementationPlan and is intended to strengthen JHU’s sustainability leadership and formalize sustainability as a cross-divisional strategic priority.2PROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan3Engagement OverviewSustainability PlanSteering CommitteeAdvisory Groups Technical WorkingGroupsStudents, faculty, staff,and community members1 3 4 1500• Community• Business & Operations• Research & Academics• Climate Adaptation• High PerformanceHealthy Buildings• Decarbonization• Food & Dining• Vision Survey• Town Hall• Workshop Series• University leadership• Students• Faculty• StaffPROJECT UPDATESustainability PlanVision & Guiding PrinciplesInnovation and DiscoveryLeverage our research and pedagogy to accelerate sustainabilityinnovations that contribute to solving the world’s mostpressing environmental challengesUrgency for Climate ActionAccelerate solutions that combat the climate crisis througheducation, research, and the rapid and responsibledecarbonization of our campusesCommunity PartnershipBuild transparent, collaborative, and lasting partnerships thatembrace diversity, ensure all voices are heard, and address localcommunity prioritiesJustice and EquityUse a lens of justice and equity to guide oursustainability actionsEnvironmental StewardshipFoster a culture of stewardship, conservation, andresource efficiency in our daily operationsProtecting HealthChampion solutions that protect the health of allpeople and our planetAccountability and ImpactPrioritize impactful outcomes that are scalable, cost-effective, and account for externalitiesVisionAdvance healthy, just, and sustainable environments in our communities and around the world4PROJECT UPDATESustainability PlanPlan Sections & GoalsResearch, Teaching, and ScholarshipGoal 1: JHU is a leading source of solutions in the transitionto a low-carbon, healthy, and resilient futureClimate ActionGoal 1: Boldly act to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsGoal 2: Prepare our campuses and communities for futureclimate conditionsBuilt and Natural EnvironmentGoal 1: Plan, design, and operate campuses and buildings tosafeguard environmental and human healthGoal 2: Design and steward landscapes that enhancebiodiversity, health, and community connectionsResponsible ConsumptionGoal 1: Commit JHU on a pathway to zero wasteGoal 2: Leverage our food systems to enhance sustainableproduction, well-being, and thriving local economiesGoal 3: Foster a culture of responsible procurementMobility and TransportationGoal 1: Increase the use of sustainable transportation toreduce emissions and improve health and well-being5GOAL 1.0: JHU is a leading source of solutions in the transition to alow-carbon, healthy, and resilient futureOBJECTIVE 1.1: Accelerate cross-disciplinary collaboration to improveplanetary health and advance climate justice, locally and globallyOBJECTIVE 1.2: Host transformative programs in multiple sustainability-oriented fields, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs andoutreach programmingOBJECTIVE 1.3: Sustainability thinking infuses the JHU academicexperience, such that every JHU student can think critically about sustainability,knows what JHU is doing to advance sustainability, and has opportunities toparticipate activelyRESEARCH, TEACHING AND SCHOLARSHIPWHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Research and academics can be a differentiating factor in JHU’s Sustainability Plan Students are seeking more sustainability-focused curricular and co-curricular offerings Accelerating climate research is a top priority Broad interest in cross-disciplinary teaching and advisingWHAT OTHERS ARE DOING• Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability• Columbia Earth Institute• ASU College of Global Futures• MIT Climate Grand Challenges• George Washington’s Climate and Health Institute• University of California’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity6CLIMATE ACTIONGOAL 1.0: Boldly act to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsOBJECTIVE 1.1: Achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gasemissions by 2040OBJECTIVE 1.2: Establish a scope 3 greenhouse gas emissionsreduction initiative by 2030OBJECTIVE 1.3: Accelerate deep decarbonization and energyefficiency in existing buildingsGOAL 2.0: Prepare our campuses and communities for future climateconditionsOBJECTIVE 2.1: Integrate climate change adaptation priorities intocampus planning, design and construction, and health and safety policiesOBJECTIVE 2.2: Partner to advance equitable climate adaptation inBaltimoreWHY IS THIS IMPORTANT: Climate change is #1 priority for stakeholders and builds off achievement of 51%GHG reduction goal Alignment with global science-based targets, new Maryland legislation, and regionalnet zero commitments from Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Eliminating on-campus fossil fuels requires careful, long-term infrastructure planning Prepares our communities and assets for climate change risks7BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTSGOAL 1.0: Plan, design, and operate campuses and buildings tosafeguard environmental and human healthOBJECTIVE 1.1: Embed sustainability and health into all campus masterplans by 2030OBJECTIVE 1.2: Design and renovate buildings to reduce emissions andexemplify best practices in environmental and human healthOBJECTIVE 1.3: All buildings provide healthy environments in which towork, learn, and thriveOBJECTIVE 1.4: Align our leased spaces with climate and sustainability goalsGOAL 2.0: Design and steward landscapes that enhancebiodiversity, health, and community connectionsOBJECTIVE 2.1: Protect local water resources through conservation andstormwater management best practicesOBJECTIVE 2.2: All campuses have accessible greenspace to enhancebiodiversity, support well-being, and increase climate resilienceWHY IS THIS IMPORTANT: Buildings are critical to climate action goals, currently accounting for 97% ofuniversity emissions Establishing green building requirements increases consistency and lower costpremiums Leased facilities make up 14% of GHG emissions and have not been factored inprior sustainability goals Greenspaces provide ecosystem services and well-being benefits to thecommunity Heavier storms are projected to increase in frequency while modelsshow drought will become more challenging8GOAL 1.0: Commit JHU on a pathway tozero wasteGOAL 2.0: Leverage our food systems toenhance sustainable production, well-being, andlocal economiesGOAL 3.0: Foster a culture of responsibleprocurementOBJECTIVE 1.1: Increase our waste streamdiversion to 50% by 2030OBJECTIVE 1.2: Eliminate single use plasticsin all dining and retail locationsOBJECTIVE 1.3: Achieve zero pre-consumerfood waste at all dining and retail locationsOBJECTIVE 2.1: 40% of Hopkins Dining foodwill be locally sourced, and 35% will meetsustainability standards by 2030OBJECTIVE 2.2: Enhance food insecurityprograms and policiesOBJECTIVE 2.3: Leverage JHU’s dining programsfor translational education and researchOBJECTIVE 3.1: Adopt sustainable procurementpractices and educationRESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTIONWHY IS THIS IMPORTANT: Stakeholders emphasized waste reduction as thesecond-most important priority next to climate actionand a public health priority in Baltimore Reducing single use plastics is a global public healthissue and focus of increasing legislation Food waste contributes to GHGemissions, exacerbates food insecurity, andrepresents financial losses, which can be easilymanaged Purchasing choices have a large impacton waste and other sustainability goals9GOAL 1.0: Increase the use of sustainable transportation to reduceemissions and improve health and well-beingOBJECTIVE 1.1: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and parking demandfrom single occupancy vehiclesOBJECTIVE 1.2: Expand partnerships to increase the use of sustainabletransportation regionallyOBJECTIVE 1.3: All newly purchased light duty and passengervehicles will be all-electric by 2030MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTATIONWHY IS THIS IMPORTANT: University vehicles are highly visible and necessary to address for climate action goals Transportation sector is quickly moving towards electrification with more competitivetotal costs Community priorities include reducing air and noise pollution, bike/pedestrian safety,and reduced traffic congestion JHU can help support regional transportation priorities that improve quality of life forresidentsWHAT OTHERS ARE DOING:• All new purchases of light-duty vehicles to be zero emission and bus fleetelectrification (Princeton, Columbia, Harvard, MIT…)• Commitments to decrease single occupancy vehicle commuting and increasesustainable transportation options (UC, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Columbia…)10An innovative and multidisciplinary initiative for climate-and sustainability-focused research and academics• Elevate existing strengths: climate & health, technology, policy, and community-engaged research• Substantially expand JHU’s activities on sustainability scholarship, training, andpractice• Redefine the academy’s role in climate resilience and environmental sustainability• Position JHU as the world leader in climate and sustainability issues for health andhealthcare• Attract talent through competitively-awarded funding and opportunities for policyimpactFlagship Initiatives11Research & Academics InitiativeA transformative initiative to strengthen collaborationbetween JHU and local Baltimore communities• Develop an academically-oriented, community-engaged initiative• Serve as a community-centered resource with the purpose of enhancingengaged research and responding to community needs• Leverage JHU’s academic strengths while addressing the needs of low-incomeand communities of color who are disproportionately impacted by climatechange, environmental degradation, and pollution• Advance community health, build trust, and deliver impactfuloutcomes to improve the livelihoods of BaltimoreansBaltimore Environmental Justice InitiativeShashawnda Campbell (South Baltimore Community Land Trust) and Anand Pandian (Anthropology/EDC) co-teaching the Environmental Justice WorkshopStudents conducting field research with Biology DepartmentPROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan12"Our university's best response is one informed by research, evidence, and best practices informed by the voicesof our full JHU community and those of our neighbors here in Baltimore and beyond." - President Daniels,Provost Gange, Laurent HellerProvide Feedback• In-person attendees can browse content and provide direct input during today's reception• Virtual commenting via our online comment platform (jhusustainability.konveio.com/sustainability-plan) will be open through October 20th!Attend an Academic & Community Event• Take part in events ranging from neighborhood tours to sustainability fairs and more• 10/6 | Baltimore Voices: Sustainability in our City with SOURCE• 10/6 | Baltimore's Justice 40 Neighborhood Tours and Panel with BSECSpread the Word• Share with colleagues, friends, and neighbors to continue to help us refine our Draft Plan!PROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan@jhusustainabilitysustainability.jhu.edusustainability@jhu.eduClimate Action &Sustainability Plan WebpageStay in Touchsustainability.jhu.edu/sustainability-plan