Sustainability

Policies and Programs

 

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Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

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Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central components of creating a more just and sustainable world. Click the tab below for more details.

 

We Are Still In

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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:

Goal 2025   2030  

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to below 1990 levels

30%

40%

Increase of renewable energy consumption

25%

50%

Of fleet vehicles are zero-emission vehicles

25%

50%

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

50%

100%

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

20%

25%

Reduction of municipal solid waste compared to current levels

25%

50%