SGA Sustainability Plan Overview 10.10.23

1 PROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan Plan Overview SECTION TOPICS Climate Action Responsible Consumption Built & Natural Environment Mobility & Transportation Teaching & Research 5 Sections 9 Goals 24 Objectives CLIMATE ACTION & SUSTAINABILITY PLAN A holistic roadmap outlining the vision, goals, and strategies to advance sustainability at JHU in areas of operations, teaching, and research to 2030 and beyond The Climate Action and Sustainability Plan will be the university’s second framework building off the 2009 Climate Change Implementation Plan and is intended to strengthen JHU’s sustainability leadership and formalize sustainability as a cross-divisional strategic priority. 2 PROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan 3 Engagement Overview Sustainability Plan Steering Committee Advisory Groups Technical Working Groups Students, faculty, staff, and community members 1 3 4 1500 • Community • Business & Operations • Research & Academics • Climate Adaptation • High Performance Healthy Buildings • Decarbonization • Food & Dining • Vision Survey • Town Hall • Workshop Series • University leadership • Students • Faculty • Staff PROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan Vision & Guiding Principles Innovation and Discovery Leverage our research and pedagogy to accelerate sustainability innovations that contribute to solving the world’s most pressing environmental challenges Urgency for Climate Action Accelerate solutions that combat the climate crisis through education, research, and the rapid and responsible decarbonization of our campuses Community Partnership Build transparent, collaborative, and lasting partnerships that embrace diversity, ensure all voices are heard, and address local community priorities Justice and Equity Use a lens of justice and equity to guide our sustainability actions Environmental Stewardship Foster a culture of stewardship, conservation, and resource efficiency in our daily operations Protecting Health Champion solutions that protect the health of all people and our planet Accountability and Impact Prioritize impactful outcomes that are scalable, cost- effective, and account for externalities Vision Advance healthy, just, and sustainable environments in our communities and around the world 4 PROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan Plan Sections & Goals Research, Teaching, and Scholarship Goal 1: JHU is a leading source of solutions in the transition to a low-carbon, healthy, and resilient future Climate Action Goal 1: Boldly act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Goal 2: Prepare our campuses and communities for future climate conditions Built and Natural Environment Goal 1: Plan, design, and operate campuses and buildings to safeguard environmental and human health Goal 2: Design and steward landscapes that enhance biodiversity, health, and community connections Responsible Consumption Goal 1: Commit JHU on a pathway to zero waste Goal 2: Leverage our food systems to enhance sustainable production, well-being, and thriving local economies Goal 3: Foster a culture of responsible procurement Mobility and Transportation Goal 1: Increase the use of sustainable transportation to reduce emissions and improve health and well-being 5 GOAL 1.0: JHU is a leading source of solutions in the transition to a low-carbon, healthy, and resilient future OBJECTIVE 1.1: Accelerate cross-disciplinary collaboration to improve planetary health and advance climate justice, locally and globally OBJECTIVE 1.2: Host transformative programs in multiple sustainability- oriented fields, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs and outreach programming OBJECTIVE 1.3: Sustainability thinking infuses the JHU academic experience, such that every JHU student can think critically about sustainability, knows what JHU is doing to advance sustainability, and has opportunities to participate actively RESEARCH, TEACHING AND SCHOLARSHIP WHY 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 advising WHAT 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 Equity 6 CLIMATE ACTION GOAL 1.0: Boldly act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions OBJECTIVE 1.1: Achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 OBJECTIVE 1.2: Establish a scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reduction initiative by 2030 OBJECTIVE 1.3: Accelerate deep decarbonization and energy efficiency in existing buildings GOAL 2.0: Prepare our campuses and communities for future climate conditions OBJECTIVE 2.1: Integrate climate change adaptation priorities into campus planning, design and construction, and health and safety policies OBJECTIVE 2.2: Partner to advance equitable climate adaptation in Baltimore WHY 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 regional net 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 risks 7 BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS GOAL 1.0: Plan, design, and operate campuses and buildings to safeguard environmental and human health OBJECTIVE 1.1: Embed sustainability and health into all campus master plans by 2030 OBJECTIVE 1.2: Design and renovate buildings to reduce emissions and exemplify best practices in environmental and human health OBJECTIVE 1.3: All buildings provide healthy environments in which to work, learn, and thrive OBJECTIVE 1.4: Align our leased spaces with climate and sustainability goals GOAL 2.0: Design and steward landscapes that enhance biodiversity, health, and community connections OBJECTIVE 2.1: Protect local water resources through conservation and stormwater management best practices OBJECTIVE 2.2: All campuses have accessible greenspace to enhance biodiversity, support well-being, and increase climate resilience WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT:  Buildings are critical to climate action goals, currently accounting for 97% of university emissions  Establishing green building requirements increases consistency and lower cost premiums  Leased facilities make up 14% of GHG emissions and have not been factored in prior sustainability goals  Greenspaces provide ecosystem services and well-being benefits to the community  Heavier storms are projected to increase in frequency while models show drought will become more challenging 8 GOAL 1.0: Commit JHU on a pathway to zero waste GOAL 2.0: Leverage our food systems to enhance sustainable production, well-being, and local economies GOAL 3.0: Foster a culture of responsible procurement OBJECTIVE 1.1: Increase our waste stream diversion to 50% by 2030 OBJECTIVE 1.2: Eliminate single use plastics in all dining and retail locations OBJECTIVE 1.3: Achieve zero pre-consumer food waste at all dining and retail locations OBJECTIVE 2.1: 40% of Hopkins Dining food will be locally sourced, and 35% will meet sustainability standards by 2030 OBJECTIVE 2.2: Enhance food insecurity programs and policies OBJECTIVE 2.3: Leverage JHU’s dining programs for translational education and research OBJECTIVE 3.1: Adopt sustainable procurement practices and education RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT:  Stakeholders emphasized waste reduction as the second-most important priority next to climate action and a public health priority in Baltimore  Reducing single use plastics is a global public health issue and focus of increasing legislation  Food waste contributes to GHG emissions, exacerbates food insecurity, and represents financial losses, which can be easily managed  Purchasing choices have a large impact on waste and other sustainability goals 9 GOAL 1.0: Increase the use of sustainable transportation to reduce emissions and improve health and well-being OBJECTIVE 1.1: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and parking demand from single occupancy vehicles OBJECTIVE 1.2: Expand partnerships to increase the use of sustainable transportation regionally OBJECTIVE 1.3: All newly purchased light duty and passenger vehicles will be all-electric by 2030 MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTATION WHY 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 competitive total 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 for residents WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING: • All new purchases of light-duty vehicles to be zero emission and bus fleet electrification (Princeton, Columbia, Harvard, MIT…) • Commitments to decrease single occupancy vehicle commuting and increase sustainable transportation options (UC, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Columbia…) 10 An 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, and practice • Redefine the academy’s role in climate resilience and environmental sustainability • Position JHU as the world leader in climate and sustainability issues for health and healthcare • Attract talent through competitively-awarded funding and opportunities for policy impact Flagship Initiatives 11 Research & Academics Initiative A transformative initiative to strengthen collaboration between JHU and local Baltimore communities • Develop an academically-oriented, community-engaged initiative • Serve as a community-centered resource with the purpose of enhancing engaged research and responding to community needs • Leverage JHU’s academic strengths while addressing the needs of low-income and communities of color who are disproportionately impacted by climate change, environmental degradation, and pollution • Advance community health, build trust, and deliver impactful outcomes to improve the livelihoods of Baltimoreans Baltimore Environmental Justice Initiative Shashawnda Campbell (South Baltimore Community Land Trust) and Anand Pandian (Anthropology/EDC) co- teaching the Environmental Justice Workshop Students conducting field research with Biology Department PROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan 12 "Our university's best response is one informed by research, evidence, and best practices informed by the voices of our full JHU community and those of our neighbors here in Baltimore and beyond." - President Daniels, Provost Gange, Laurent Heller Provide 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 BSEC Spread the Word • Share with colleagues, friends, and neighbors to continue to help us refine our Draft Plan! PROJECT UPDATESustainability Plan @jhusustainability sustainability.jhu.edu sustainability@jhu.edu Climate Action & Sustainability Plan Webpage Stay in Touch sustainability.jhu.edu/ sustainability-plan