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2023FY Climate and Sustainability Action Plan (CSAP3.0) Annual Report

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Plan Documents
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Staff
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Progress on Penn's Climate and Sustainability Action Plan strategies during FY2023.

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Built Environment
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Natural Environment
Procurement
Recycling & Waste
Transportation
Wellness

Sustainable Furniture Purchasing Guidance

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This guide aims to support Penn staff in employing more sustainable purchasing practices for furniture.

This guide provides an overview of sustainability attributes of furniture products and how they relate to health and environmental impacts, specifically focused on addressing the goals of Penn’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0.

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2019-24 Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0 (CSAP 3.0)

CSAP 3.0
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Penn's Climate and Sustainability Action Plan with information on actions to acheive the University's goals for 2019 to 2024.

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Food
Natural Environment
Procurement
Recycling & Waste
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Sustainability Coordinators

Sustainability Coordinators
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Civic Engagement
Energy & Climate
Natural Environment
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Staff

The Sustainability Coordinators are departmental roles that support the University's Climate and Sustainability Action Plan.

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Purpose

The Sustainability Coordinators are a collaborative group of campus leaders representing Penn’s Schools and Centers that strive to implement significant operational and behavior changes to support the University’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0 and drive a shift to carbon neutrality.

Impact

The Sustainability Coordinators act as a bridge to Penn’s senior leadership through the use of interdisciplinary, data-driven best practices and communicating accomplishments within their respective areas of campus.

Activities

Sustainability Coordinators attend monthly group meetings, lead their School’s participation in seasonal awareness campaigns, recruit Staff and Faculty Eco-Reps, and help to identify offices to participate in the Green Office program and labs to participate in the Green Labs program.

Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC)

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The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee is a group of faculty, staff, and students who advise the President on sustainability.

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Purpose

ESAC subcommittees, each led by two co-chairs, develop recommendations and implement solutions for short- and long-term actions which address Penn's Climate & Sustainability Action Plan 3.0.

Impact

ESAC has been developing and executing Penn’s climate and sustainability goals since the signing of the Presidents’ Climate Commitment in 2007.

Activities

ESAC subcommittees meet bimonthly to advance goals and tactics outlined in CSAP
3.0, with members then sharing information with their respective schools, centers, or
departments.