Taking Action: Executing Our Commitment

To fulfill our agreement to the American Colleges and Universities Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) , Whittier College must accomplish the following:


1. Establish an Institutional Structure


November 2007
DONE

2. Measure Greenhouse Gas Emissions


By September 2008
DONE

3. Adopt Two or More of Seven Specified "Tangible Actions" *


ASAP
DONE

4. Develop a Climate Action Plan
a.) Plan to achieve climate neutrality;
b.) Develop target dates and milestones; and
c.) Outline actions for including sustainability as a part of the curriculum and other educational experiences for all students
By September 2009
IN PROGRESS

* The Climate Commitment Task Force has recommended that Whittier College adopt two of the seven “tangible actions” proscribed by the ACUPCC:

  • An energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy, requiring purchase of Energy Star certified products in all areas for which ratings exist.
  • Participation in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and implementation of three or more associated measures to reduce waste, such as replacing production of paper materials with online alternatives.