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University of Buffalo commits to 'Green Campus' planning

Daily Record (Rochester, NY), Apr 24, 2008

In a series of Earth Day workshops for faculty, staff, students and the public, officials of the University at Buffalo this week stressed their commitment to environmental sustainability of facilities, public spaces, landscaping and modes of transportation on its North (Amherst), South (Main Street) and Downtown campuses.

Last year UB became one the first 150 colleges and universities to sign a pledge to achieve climate neutrality, reducing greenhouse emissions and offsetting those that remain.

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A Committee on Environmental Stewardship is overseeing development of UB's first master plan since the North Campus was built in the 1970s. Committee members were selected to participate in the budget-making process and represent key constituencies, including the office of the vice president for research; the provost; university facilities; student affairs and information technology, as well as graduate and undergraduate student groups.

The committee is expected to help reduce carbon emissions from buildings, transportation and other sources, while addressing products purchased, improving the environmental education and developing research programs in sustainability.

UB recently committed to purchasing at least 15 percent of its energy from renewable sources, up from 6 percent.

The university also will launch a national search for the next leader of UB Green, since the current leader announced his retirement.

University of Buffalo commits to 'Green Campus' planning

Daily Record (Rochester, NY), Apr 24, 2008

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