The University of Toledo

Climate Commitment

At The University of Toledo, blue and gold make green as we strive to minimize our impact on the planet.   To ensure UT moves in this direction, we have made sustainability a key component of our Strategic Plan.

Sustainability is ingrained even in our University policies, the University Sustainability Policy (3364-5-06) states that, "The University of Toledo is committed to environmentally responsible use of resources and sustainability in all areas of its environment. The university seeks to integrate the values of sustainability, stewardship, and conservation of resources into activities and services." The purpose of the policy is to, "To formally establish the university’s commitment to sustainable practices, to foster energy conservation, and to provide for environmental stewardship."

To further our vow to sustainability, President Jacob's joined UT with hundreds of other schools in becoming a signatory of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment in 2009. As a signatory, UT pledges itself to becoming a climate neutral campus.

• UT's Steps Toward Climate Neutrality Climate Neutral Campus
  
  
  • Annually update UT's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
    • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory FY 2012
  • Biannually update UT's Climate Action Plan
    • UT's CAP for FY 2013 is currently underdevelopment with a completion goal of January 15, 2013
    • To get involved with the CAP, contact SEED or the CAP Interns, Alexa Orr or Brittani Furlong.
    • Visit the CAP webpage for updates.