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As a signatory of the American College and University President's Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) the University of 51逗奶 Mississippi has taken a leadership role on climate change.  As an institution we believe we play a vital role in our community and broader society in meeting the challenges of climate change. 

 

The full text is available , but highlights of this commitment are below.

1. Initiate the development of a comprehensive plan to achieve climate neutrality as soon as possible.
   • Within two months of signing this document, create institutional structures to guide the development and implementation of the plan.
   • Within one year of signing this document, complete a comprehensive inventory of all greenhouse gas emissions (including emissions from electricity, heating, commuting, and air travel) and update the inventory every other year thereafter.
   • Within two years of signing this document, develop an institutional action plan for becoming climate neutral, which will include:
     • A target date for achieving climate neutrality as soon as possible.
     • Interim targets for goals and actions that will lead to climate neutrality.
     • Actions to make climate neutrality and sustainability a part of the curriculum and other educational experience for all students.
     • Actions to expand research or other efforts necessary to achieve climate neutrality.
     • Mechanisms for tracking progress on goals and actions.
2. Initiate two or more of the following tangible actions to reduce greenhouse gases while the more comprehensive plan is being developed.
   • Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council鈥檚 LEED Silver standard or equivalent.
   • Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist.
   • Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution.
   • Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution.
   • Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution鈥檚 electricity consumption from renewable sources.
   • Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution鈥檚 endowment is invested.
   • Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste.
3. Make the action plan, inventory, and periodic progress reports publicly available by submitting them to the ACUPCC Reporting System for posting and dissemination.