2025 Climate Action and Sustainability Goals
| Category | 2026 Benchmark | 2030 Build and Institutionalize | 2035 Improve and Reassess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction | Conduct emissions inventory baselines and create climate action plan | Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 75% below baseline | Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 100% below baseline |
| Green Buildings and Grounds |
Benchmark % of Buildings and Landscapes that meet LEED (SITES for Landscapes), Living Building Challenge LBC Certification or Nationally Recognized Greenbuilding Certification (New Construction & Major Renovation) Benchmark % of Buildings and Landscapes meeting LEED O & M standards |
All new Buildings and Landscapes will achieve LEED Gold (SITES for Landscapes) or higher, Living Building Challenge LBC Certification, or Nationally recognized Greenbuilding certification (New Construction & Major Renovation) 25% of Districts Buildings and Landscapes meeting LEED O & M certification |
All new Buildings and Landscapes that achieve LEED Platinum (SITES for Landscapes), Living Building Challenge LBC Certification or Nationally Recognized Greenbuilding certification (New Construction & Major Renovation) 50% of Buildings and Landscapes meeting LEED O & M certification |
| Energy |
Benchmark Energy Usage Intensity (EUI) Benchmark % of energy that comes from Natural Gas Benchmark % of energy that comes from Renewable Energy |
Decrease EUI by 25% from benchmark Reduce Natural Gas usage in buildings by 30% from benchmark 50% of energy comes from Renewable Energy |
Decrease EUI by 50% from benchmark Reduce Natural Gas usage in buildings by 75% from benchmark 100% of energy comes from Renewable Energy |
| Water |
Benchmark potable water usage Benchmark Water Use Profile across the District (landscape use, cooling towers, specialty use) Benchmark amount Stormwater Infiltrated/Captured on site |
Reduce potable water usage by 25% Increase use of non-potable water use for applicable uses by 25% Increase Stormwater Infiltration/Capture on site by 10% from benchmark |
Reduce potable water usage by 50% Increase use of non-potable water use for applicable uses by 50% Increase Stormwater Infiltration/Capture on site by 20% from benchmark |
| Waste |
Benchmark and comply with state regulations Benchmark and comply with state regulations Benchmark Waste Profile for total Waste produced Benchmark % diverted from landfill and comply with state regulations |
Divert 50% of all Construction & Demolition Waste from landfill Reduce total waste generated by 20% per combined FTES & FTE (On-site & hybrid) 75% diverted from landfill and comply with state regulations |
Divert 75% of all Construction & Demolition Waste from landfill Reduce total waste generated by 40% per combined FTES & FTE (On-site & hybrid) 90% diverted from landfill and comply with state regulations Increase procurement of sustainable products and services by 50% |
| Purchasing and Procurement and Food Systems |
Benchmark % of dollars spent of products and services that have sustainability characteristics and meet third party sustainability certification. Create Sustainable Purchasing Policy Benchmark % of dollars spent of products and services that are local, as defined by the area the district serves Benchmark & track food purchases, products and meals served across District Benchmark % of locally sourced-ingredients, and food products |
Increase procurement of sustainable products and services by 25% Increase percentage of dollars spent on local products and services by 25% Increase sustainable food purchases to 20% of total food budget Increase percentage of dollars spent on locally sourced-ingredients, and food products by 25% |
Increase procurement of sustainable products and services by 50% Increase percentage of dollars spent on local products and services by 50% Increase sustainable food purchases to 80% of total food budget Increase percentage of dollars spent on locally sourced-ingredients, and food products by 50% |
| Transportation |
Conduct accounting/assessment of fleet vehicles; develop EV charging infrastructure Benchmark Student Staff Faculty Commuting Mode to and from campus or campuses Benchmark District Vehicles Mile Traveled (VMT) |
50% of vehicles that are zero emission vehicles 25% increase of commuters that use alternative transport from benchmark 25% reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) from benchmark |
100% of new fleet vehicles that are zero emissions 50% increase of commuters that use alternative transport from benchmark 50% reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) from benchmark |
| General Sustainability University & College Performance | Campus food service track sustainable food purchases | Each District will submit a STARS report to AASHE and achieve a STARS reporter Benchmark | Each District will achieve Gold STARS Certification |
Resources
California Community Colleges Board of Governors Climate Action and Sustainability Framework (PDF)
