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Plans

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In today's rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a crucial element for ensuring the long-term health and prosperity of both our planet and society. As a university committed to responsible stewardship, we recognize the need to integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of our operations.


Our Sustainability Action Plan outlines the strategic initiatives, goals, and actions that will guide our efforts over the next three years. It reflects our dedication to minimizing environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring economic viability. Our approach is grounded in the belief that sustainability is not just an environmental imperative but also a key driver of innovation, resilience, and long-term success.

Mission

Implement and advocate for sustainable solutions campus-wide to ensure that Seahawks of tomorrow can benefit from and enjoy what we have access to today.

We accomplish our work through meaningful partnerships and outreach that support our pillars of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and fiscal responsibility.

Values

Responsible

We are responsible with the lives that have been entrusted to us by creating networks that encourage wellness, hands-on learning, and inclusivity.

Goals

Donate 500# fresh produce/year to Hawk’s Harvest by 2028
Expand Seahawk Trail System by three new trails by 2028
Create Sustainability Data & Reporting Internship program by 2028

Resilient

We aim to create a more resilient campus through sustainable development and conservative resource utilization.

Goals

Reduce consumption per square foot by 40% from FY03 levels by 2025
Double kWh of alternative energy production on campus by 2028 from 2024 levels

Capture 1 million gallons of stormwater per each 1-inch rain event by 2028

Reduce potable water usage by square foot by 10% from FY03 baseline by 2028

Resourceful

We work to deliver effective solutions to challenges that focus on future needs while providing for the needs of today.

Goals

Increase student, staff, and faculty funding opportunities by 50% of 2024 levels by 2026. 
Increase operating budget by 5% of FY24 levels by 2028

Increase recycling numbers by 5% of FY24 levels by 2028

Increase participation in reusable take out program by 10% of FY24 levels by 2028

Reach

We are transparent in our reporting and work diligently through our outreach to create a culture of sustainability that can be carried forward with students, staff, and faculty throughout their lives.

Goals

Submit all sustainability reporting certifications yearly by 2028
Submit greenhouse gas reporting yearly by 2028
Increase outreach event attendance by 10% of FY24 levels by 2028