Greening Campuses: Action-Based Sustainability Implementation

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• Sustainability Frameworks: Deep dive into STARS, ISO 14001, and LEED.
• Campus Sustainability Audits: Using tools like EnergyPlus and OpenLCA for sustainability assessments.
• Hands-On: Perform a campus sustainability audit and create a baseline report.

• Energy Efficiency & Renewables: Advanced strategies for energy-saving buildings and renewable integration.
• Waste and Circular Economy: Zero-waste programs and lifecycle assessments using OpenLCA.
• Water Management & Green Infrastructure: Rainwater harvesting, water-efficient systems, and green campus design.
• Transportation Systems: Sustainable mobility solutions like EV infrastructure and bike-sharing programs.
• Hands-On: Develop an action plan for one sustainability area (energy, waste, water, transport).

• Sustainability Monitoring: Real-time data tracking with Google Data Studio or custom dashboards.
• Community Engagement: Strategies for involving students, staff, and faculty in sustainability efforts.
• Impact Measurement & Reporting: Use of LCA, SBTi, and GRI for sustainability reporting.
• Scaling & Long-Term Strategy: Transitioning pilot projects to campus-wide sustainability goals.
• Hands-On: Create a monitoring and reporting framework with KPIs and real-time tracking.