(Doc. T16-055)
I. Introduction
Sustainability Standards are intended to assist in the implementation of the University’s Sustainability Policy. The policy provides a framework within which the University reviews its progress toward meeting its sustainability goals. The University’s commitment to sustainability practices are not strictly limited to the topics outlined. The University endeavors to demonstrate leadership in sustainable practices in any topic area where it is applicable and appropriate in a manner that is compatible with these overarching UMass System sustainability principles.
II. Standards Statement
Principles – Goals – For each of the Principles, goals were established to determine how the principle would be evaluated over time. For background, each of the goals was evaluated to address the following questions:
- Define the goal issue and provide background information to understand the goal in layperson terms.
- Why is this goal important to highlight?
- Where do the University/campuses currently stand in meeting this goal?
- Are there other groups/departments who will be critical stakeholders in meeting this goal?
- What has been done in the past to advance towards this goal?
- What does the University/campus need to do in order to reach this goal?
III. Related Procedures, Forms and Other Resources
Follow the links for each principle/goal below: