Environmental Inventory and Sustainability Management Plan
On January 30, 2008, consultants from The Brendle Group, in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students from Colorado College, formally kicked off the College’s Environmental Inventory and Sustainability Management Plan.
The roughly 6-month project, spanning from January to the end of June 2008, includes a carbon footprint analysis, building energy and water assessments for buildings larger than 20,000 square feet in area, and collection of quantitative and qualitative data on a full spectrum of campus activities and operations, from energy and transportation to procurement and curriculum. The project will also include benchmarking to demonstrate Colorado College’s position on sustainability relative to peer colleges across the country. The Sustainability Management Plan will include both short-term and long-term goals to help bring the College towards carbon neutrality, as well as in greater alignment with sustainability on a wide range of issues. The Plan will be prepared with involvement of the entire campus community, including facility staff, faculty, alumni, and students.
If you would like to remain updated on the project, please bookmark this site and check back for the latest document postings and updates. Future opportunities for your participation will include a campus-wide online survey, workshops and events, and other activities. If you have any questions about the project, want to provide your input, or are interested in volunteering, please email us at: ccsustainability@brendlegroup.com.