University of Cincinnati

College Sustainability Report Card 2007

The University of Cincinnati does not have a designated sustainability committee, coordinator, or institute. However, the facilities management department has made progress with its sustainability policies, having been a Green Lights Partner since 1994 and also requiring all major new construction and renovations to meet LEED-certified standards.

The University has conducted a carbon emissions inventory and has undertaken significant projects in both academic and utility areas to reduce emissions. The University has been a Green Lights Partner since 1994, and a project to build a 46.8 megawatt combined cycle plant began in 2001. Between lighting and steam trap retrofits and motor upgrades, $1.3 million has been saved as a result of decreased energy use.

The University composts yard and grounds waste for use as mulch, and actively recycles in 43 of its campus buildings.

All major construction and rehabilitation projects are required to meet LEED certification standards at a minimum. The University Architect determines whether a project will be registered with LEED.

The University has no known policy of disclosure of endowment holdings or its shareholder voting record.

The University prioritizes investing to maximize profit and has not made any public statements about investigating or investing in renewable energy funds or community development loan funds.

The University has not made any public statements about active ownership or a proxy voting policy.