Sustainability

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In 2018, and again in 2020, SMC's President/ Superintendent, Dr. Katheryn Jeffery, re-affirmed SMC's commitment to doing all we can to work towards the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.  SMC joined 1,500+  cities, businesses, universities, investors, and other organizations calling to: "Drive economic growth across every sector of the economy through job-creating sustainable investments; expand U.S. leadership at home and abroad; and reimagine community partnership to advance just and equitable climate solutions and build resilience to climate change."

In January, 2020, SMC’s Board of Trustees adopted the following Climate Change and Sustainability Policy Goals:

2025

2030

Goal

30%

40%

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to below 1990 levels

25%

50%

Increase of renewable energy consumption

25%

50%

Of fleet vehicles are zero-emission vehicles

50%

100%

Of all new buildings and major renovations will be constructed as Zero Net Energy

50%

100%

Of all new buildings and major renovations will achieve at least a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) “Silver” or equivalent rating

20%

25%

Increase in the procurement of sustainable products and services compared to current levels

25%

50%

Reduction of municipal solid waste compared to current levels

 

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