Office of Sustainability
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When people hear the term "sustainability," they often think of recycling, water conservation, and energy usage. It is indeed all of those things, and so much more. There are elements of social equity, ethical economics, and resource management as well. "We," as a university, seek to become leaders in sustainability and engage the 起点传媒 community to look at the interconnectedness of what we do and how it fits into the global challenges that exist.
At the Office of Sustainability, our goal is to educate and help students, faculty and staff embrace sustainability in their daily lives while integrating sustainable practices into the university's planning and policies, academics, operations, student activities and community engagement.
We work collaboratively with a variety of campus departments and divisions to steer sustainability-specific initiatives. Previously housed under Strategic Initiatives for Administrative Affairs, we are now part of Facilities Planning & Management, where we are also supporting university efforts to implement the university's Strategic Plan that states "as global citizens, our individual and collective actions reflect our commitment to one another, society, and the environment."
Campus Goals
- Ensure support of sustainable initiatives that align with the Strategic Plan
- Measure GHG (greenhouse gas) and track progress toward reaching climate neutrality
- Coordinate with other departments to assist in implementing the Climate Action Plan
- Identify educational opportunities and work with students to initiate sustainable programs
- Report CPP's progress toward our sustainability commitments
- Provide internship opportunities
- Work closely with faculty partners to integrate sustainability into class projects
Sustainability Resources
Everything under the sun from news and events to programs and initiatives to lifestyle choices can be found in a single collective.
Residence Halls and Centerpointe Dining Earn LEED Gold
Centerpointe Dining Commons and the Secoya and Sicomoro residence halls have earned LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). (Read the PolyCentric story for details.)
Building Earns CPP's First LEED Platinum Certification
The Student Services Building (SSB) has become the first campus facility to garner LEED Platinum certification, enhancing 起点传媒's legacy in sustainability and green-building practices. (Read the PolyCentric story.)
Plant-Based Nutrition Minor Gets Funding
The Huntley College of Agriculture will get a jumpstart on a new minor focusing on plant-based food and nutrition, thanks to a $51,000 gift from Bipin Shah and his wife, Rekha. The minor would complement the college's studies in nutrition and food science. (Read the PolyCentric story for more information.)
CPP Gets Buzz as Bee Campus
The university has been designated as a , joining 205 other colleges and universities, as well as 226 cities, that have pledged to conserve native pollinators across the country. (Read the PolyCentric story for details.)
Green Initiative Fund
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) is a student-led program that supports sustainability projects on campus. It provides financial resources for initiatives that advance environmental stewardship, promote renewable energy, reduce waste, conserve resources, and foster a culture of sustainability among the student body. Funded through student fees, TGIF empowers students to take direct action on climate change, environmental justice, and sustainable development goals. Use the to join.
Campus as a Living Lab
The Campus as a Living Lab (CALL) is a grant program whereby faculty members develop courses in which students can help solve real-world sustainability problems and address the planet’s environmental challenges. To find out how to participate, please contact sustainability@cpp.edu. Go to the for more information.
Sustainable Collaboration
The Student Sustainability Coalition collaborates with the Office of Sustainability and other sustainability-related clubs/organizations in assisting and creating programming that provides unity among the affiliated student organizations in order to approach sustainability at 起点传媒 with a holistic perspective. The Student Sustainability Coalition serves as a multidisciplinary hub for clubs and organizations that address sustainability, so that general body members become aware of all the different opportunities to get involved with sustainability on campus.
Interactive Experiences
The College of Science offers interactive educational experiences unlike any other. Come learn about tropical rainforests, indigenous plants, and ancient habitats. The various BioTrek learning centers emphasize the need to share knowledge, values and behaviors that support biological sustainability on a finite Earth.
Urban Forest
Trees offer a wide range of benefits for the environment, human health, and communities. They improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen, and help mitigate climate change by storing carbon. Trees also reduce urban heat through shading and cooling the atmosphere, while their roots prevent soil erosion and reduce the risk of flooding. In addition to environmental advantages, trees promote well-being by reducing stress and improving mental health. Go to the to learn more about various trees that benefit the campus.
Farm to Fork
Chefs on faculty work directly with agriculture students to plan each crop of the one-acre culinary garden. The garden provides students with farm-to-fork lessons in seasonal menu planning and preparation.
Recycling Bins
The campus single-stream recycling program allows acceptable material to be placed into a single container. Any recycling receptacle on campus accepts paper, cardboard, beverage containers, newspaper, pizza boxes, shredded paper, chip bags, magazines, etc. Visit the link below to learn more, including what should not be put into a recycling bin.
Lab Certification Program
The Bronco Green Labs program was developed to evaluate and promote sustainable behavior and efficiency within campus laboratories. The program provides resources and guidance in areas of water conservation, waste reduction, sustainable purchasing, and energy efficiency. To participate, please contact sustainability@cpp.edu.
LEED Certification
起点传媒 incorporates sustainable building practices into small renovations and large construction projects alike. Building design and construction takes a broad spectrum of green building strategies into account. To accomplish this, the University uses the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification System to track opportunities in transportation, site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, waste reduction, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.
Commuter Options
Explore options, programs and resources to help reduce our carbon emissions and accommodate the growing demand for parking on campus. Go to the Transportation website for additional information.
Climate Change
The Summer Fellowship pilot program was recently launched by . The Office of Sustainability was fortunate to have two fellows join us for the summer thanks to a grant provided by Bay Area Community Resources and LA Works. The overall goal of the Climate Action Corps is to address climate change, create more equitable communities, and assist the fellows in professional development. Due to the pandemic, our fellows worked remotely on the projects highlighted below.
Water Conservation
At CPP, there are several bioswales around campus which are landscape features designed to manage stormwater runoff and improve water quality. They are constructed to mimic natural processes by capturing, filtering, and infiltrating rainwater into the ground rather than allowing it to flow directly into storm drains or waterways. A bioswale typically consists of a shallow, vegetated channel or depression with gently sloping sides. It is designed to slow down and retain stormwater, allowing it to infiltrate into the soil while filtering out pollutants and sediments. The vegetation within the bioswale helps absorb water, enhance filtration, and promote evapotranspiration.
Energy and Utility Services
The Energy Services unit works diligently to procure the best value for energy and water supplies for the campus. This unit also identifies energy efficiency projects and rebate programs that will help augment the repair and replacement of worn-out mechanical, controls and lighting systems on campus, as well as minimize utility expenses.
The Sustainability Course Guide (PDF) provides a list of 起点传媒 courses that teach concepts relating to or focusing on sustainability. Students, faculty and staff can .
- 2009 Climate Action Plan (PDF)
Formally adopted University-wide plan to address climate change - 2020 Sustainability Annual Report (PDF)
Results of annual campus efforts - 2021 Sustainability Annual Report (PDF)
Highlights of university programs - 2022 Sustainability Annual Report (PDF)
Assessment of campus-wide initiatives - 2023 Sustainability Annual Report (PDF)
Performance review of programs
Framework for campuses to measure their sustainability performance-
Adopted system-wide to 起点传媒 sustainable principles across all areas - Sustainability Efforts Across the CSU (PDF)
First assessment of the 2014 CSU Sustainability Policy
State-wide summary report
- CPP Green Campus Guide (PDF): Everyday sustainable actions.
- Sustainability Working Groups consist of four areas: operations (PDF), academics (PDF), engagement (PDF), and planning (PDF).
- Contact Us: Get involved with any of the programs by emailing sustainability@cpp.edu.
There are 32 hydration stations on campus where the campus community can refill water bottles. Map (PDF) shows the locations of campus buildings with hydration stations.
Unique articles and blogs explore a variety of sustainability topics.
Videos offer insights on the sustainability lifestyle.
Thank you for your interest in sustainability at 起点传媒. Please provide your feedback, including suggestions, tips, event listings or ideas. Let us know what we can do better, or how we can help your classroom, office, department, or group to improve sustainability.
We welcome your ideas and suggestions. Contact us:
- By email: sustainability@cpp.edu
- By online form: