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Jan 26, 2022 · Skidmore's intention is reflected in its Strategic Plan, which states that Skidmore will "develop, broaden, and deepen the College's connections to the local community; enhance our ability to function as a socially and environmentally responsible corporate citizen," and "make the Skidmore campus an environmental laboratory, increase our emphasis on responsible planning for sustainable ...
- What is Sustainability
Sustainability Contact. According to the Brundtland...
- Skidmore earns gold rating
Skidmore’s creative and comprehensive approach to...
- What is Sustainability
Sustainability Contact. According to the Brundtland Commission, sustainability is defined as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." This definition represents the ethical obligation of current generations to uphold the inherent "right" of future generations to natural ...
Jan 26, 2022 · Skidmore’s creative and comprehensive approach to sustainability has earned the College a gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). “This is an outstanding accomplishment to celebrate and recognize the work done around campus to minimize our environmental footprint and to make the ...
Oct 17, 2019 · According to the 2017- 2018 annual report, 40% of our electricity is from renewable sources, 10% of our food meets sustainable food criteria, and 34% of our waste in routine operations is diverted from landfills. These impressive numbers are just the start for Skidmore, as each area has an even higher percentage of sustainability they plan to meet.
Three of Skidmore's buildings have geothermal heating and cooling systems, and the college has recently hired a sustainability coordinator to assist with efforts to "green" the campus. [54] Skidmore received a grade of "B+" on the Sustainable Endowment Institute's "College Sustainability Report Card 2011."
May 30, 2021 · AC-10: Support for Sustainability Research AC-11: Open Access to Research Engagement Campus Engagement EN-1: Student Educators Program EN-2: Student Orientation EN-3: Student Life EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications EN-5: Outreach Campaign EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
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May 28, 2024 · Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, is reimagining its campus grounds into a more sustainable one. After an 8 month long collaborative effort between Skidmore’s Sustainability Office, Skidmore’s Facilities Department, and a consulting group: The LA Group, a Sustainability Landscape Plan (SLP) was born.
