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Policies and Commitments

University of California (UC) Policy on Sustainable Practices
In July 2003, the UC Regents approved the university-wide Policy on Green Building Design and Clean Energy Standards. This was a first step towards developing and implementing a larger comprehensive sustainability plan for the University of California, currently named the Policy on Sustainable Practices. University of California policy covers a wide range of issues, including green building design standards, clean energy guidelines, sustainable transportation practices, and much more.

American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment
In March 2007, the University of California signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, a pledge to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions over time. The commitment calls for each UC campus to take the following steps to achieve climate-neutrality as soon as possible:
  • Create institutional structures
  • Select and implement tangible actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Complete a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory
  • Develop a climate-neutral action plan
  • Make information publically available

The UC Irvine Sustainability Committee has been charged with fulfilling the terms of this commitment.

"A sustainable society is one that is far-seeing enough, flexible enough, and wise enough not to undermine either its physical or its social systems of support."

Donella H. Meadows, et al., The Sustainability Institute, "Beyond the Limits"

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