College and Universities Aligned for Climate Commitment
Recognizing their unique role in teaching future leaders, scientists, and policy makers ... The American College and University Presidents Climate Committee has set our criteria to help institutions of higher learning become carbon neutral. A framework is provided as well as actions to take along the way ...
"The American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment... to address global warming ...neutralize greenhouse gas emissions, and to accelerate the research and educational efforts ..."
"... the Presidents Climate Commitment provides a framework and support for America’s colleges and universities to go climate neutral. ... recognizes the unique responsibility ... in training the people who will develop the social, economic and technological solutions to reverse global warming.
Efforts involve:
- "... an emissions inventory"
- "... setting a target date and interim milestones for becoming climate neutral."
- "Taking immediate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ..."
- "Integrating sustainability into the curriculum ..."
- "Making ...reports publicly available."
Via: American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment Link