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itself on the path of greater environmental stewardship and sustainability. Since that time, the university adopted a Strategic Plan in 2008, a Climate Action Plan in 2009, a Facilities Master Plan in 2011, a Sustainable Water Use and Watershed Report in 2014, and several other guiding documents that together paint a vivid picture of a SustainableUMD.</p> <p><strong>This website consolidates goals and strategies published in various documents to make it clear to see the University of Maryland鈥檚 trajectory related to sustainability.</strong></p> <p>The goals presented here do not reflect all campus sustainability goals, the full breadth of sustainability work being carried out, nor preclude the development of new goals and strategies. The campus sustainability effort is one that continues to evolve, inspires creativity and recognizes the critical importance of collaboration both internally and externally. The aspirational goal of being a national model of a green university requires constant innovation, flexibility and the recognition of new and better approaches.</p> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_accordion"> <div class="accordion" id="accordion-2163"> <!-- test comment --> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="accordion-2163-header-16"> <button class="btn" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#accordion-2163-content-16" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-2163-content-16"> Carbon Neutrality </button> </div> <div id="accordion-2163-content-16" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="accordion-2163-header-16" > <div class="card-body"> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--2151"> <p>The university will reduce its energy consumption, design energy efficient buildings, institute conservation efforts, measure building energy performance, and increase its use of renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2020 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.</p> <ul> <li>Operate all new buildings and major renovations as carbon neutral through a combination of energy efficient design and utilizing renewable energy.</li> <li>Reduce total electricity consumption by 20% by 2020 through infrastructure upgrades and behavior change initiatives.</li> <li>Purchase only renewable energy from the grid by 2020.</li> <li>Reduce transportation related emissions through expanded public transportation, increased local housing, administrative controls, incentives, technology and market-based offsets.</li> <li>Improve the fuel efficiency of the campus bus and vehicle fleet through vehicle selection and proper maintenance.</li> <li>Adhere to the milestone goals of the campus <a href="https://sustainingprogress.umd.edu/progress-commitments/climate-action-plan">Climate Action Plan</a>.</li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </div> <a href="/measuring-progress/carbon-neutrality" class="btn btn-light" target="_self"> Explore Carbon Neutrality Data </a> <a href="https://sustainability.umd.edu/energy" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Explore Carbon Neutrality Strategies </a> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--2219"> <img alt="Green Terp light bulb icon" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8ed2e587-1037-426d-b3e6-149bfa120053" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Green%20Terp%20Turtles%20light%20bulb%20transparent_1.png" width="300" class="align-center" height="6800" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="accordion-2163-header-17"> <button class="btn" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#accordion-2163-content-17" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-2163-content-17"> Education for Sustainability </button> </div> <div id="accordion-2163-content-17" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="accordion-2163-header-17" > <div class="card-body"> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--2153"> <p>The university will continuously seek ways to provide students with educational opportunities that will advance their knowledge, skills and awareness of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Opportunities will include degree programs, internships, research experiences, volunteer and employment positions, and participation in campus committees and student organizations. Sustainable behaviors will be modelled in residence halls, dining operations, student activity locations, and as part of campus events.</p> <ul> <li>Integrate sustainability broadly across the curriculum and student life so that all students demonstrate skills and knowledge related to the Sustainability Learning Outcomes.</li> <li>Use the campus as a living laboratory by enhancing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to work together to develop and implement solutions to campus sustainability challenges.</li> <li>Adhere to strategies outlined in the Education for Sustainability Report.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <a href="/measuring-progress/education-sustainability" class="btn btn-light" target="_self"> Explore Education Data </a> <a href="https://sustainability.umd.edu/sustainability-education-research" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Explore Education & Research Strategies </a> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--2222"> <img alt="Green Terp megaphone icon" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4bfe42bf-48a9-43c0-9cac-2fb9237f393b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Green%20Terp%20Turtles%20megaphone%20transparent_0.png" width="300" class="align-center" height="6186" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="accordion-2163-header-18"> <button class="btn" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#accordion-2163-content-18" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-2163-content-18"> Local and Global Impact </button> </div> <div id="accordion-2163-content-18" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="accordion-2163-header-18" > <div class="card-body"> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--2155"> <p>The university will continue to create partnerships and other opportunities that further sustainability and smart growth principles and policies with state and local communities, businesses and suppliers, agencies and organizations. In particular, the university will work collaboratively to further research, stewardship and investment in local food and agricultural systems, renewable energy and environmental technologies, natural resources, resilient communities, and healthy living throughout the State of Maryland and beyond.</p> <ul> <li>Create and support academic initiatives and other learning opportunities that further sustainability research and solutions within local communities.</li> <li>Expand sustainability knowledge and collaboration through demonstration and outreach projects, joint agreements, professional conferences, and participation in university-agency initiatives.</li> <li>Achieve campus-wide compliance with the <a href="https://policies.umd.edu/fiscal-and-business-affairs/university-of-maryland-policy-and-procedures-for-environmentally-preferable-procurement">Environmentally Preferable Procurement Policy</a>.</li> <li>Increase sustainable food purchasing to 20% of all food purchases per the <a href="https://dining.umd.edu/sustainability">Sustainable Food Commitment</a>.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <a href="/measuring-progress/local-and-global-impact" class="btn btn-light" target="_self"> Explore Local/Global Impact Data </a> <a href="https://sustainability.umd.edu/food" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Explore Food System Strategies </a> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--2225"> <img alt="Green Terp apple turtle icon" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3c4ebef2-a7a4-4ede-b392-919186dca231" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Green%20Terp%20Turtles%20apple%20transparent.png" width="300" class="align-center" height="6443" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="accordion-2163-header-19"> <button class="btn" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#accordion-2163-content-19" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-2163-content-19"> Smart Growth </button> </div> <div 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<div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--2159"> <p>The university aims to reduce its purchases of potable water, seek opportunities and expand its harvesting and reuse of water, and responsibly manage stormwater to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.</p> <ul> <li>Maintain senior management engagement in water and stormwater issues.</li> <li>Expand inspection and repair of stormwater facilities and develop a computerized inspection tracking system.</li> <li>Stay ahead of stormwater permit requirements.</li> <li>Complete Phase II of the Campus Creek restoration.</li> <li>Expand in-house training and reporting by UMD construction site inspector.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <a href="/measuring-progress/sustainable-water-use" class="btn btn-light" target="_self"> Explore Water Use Data </a> <a href="https://sustainability.umd.edu/water" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Explore Water Use Strategies </a> <div> <div class="editor-content" 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