Rush university

College Sustainability Report Card 2008

Rush University has no known policy relating to campus-wide sustainability initiatives.

The university has not made public any steps taken to address energy efficiency or conservation possibilities, and has not made headway toward the use of renewable energy.

The university’s dining services department does not offer any notable amount of local or organic foods, and does not run a composting or recycling program.

The university has no known green buildings or a green building policy.

The university has not made public any programs or practices that encourage or facilitate the use of alternative forms of transportation.

Although the university generally does not disclose results of proxy voting as voted by investment managers, the information can be requested and made available as needed. Information about endowment holdings is accessible to trustees, senior administrators, and other select members of the school community.

The university aims to optimize investment return and does not currently invest in renewable energy funds or similar investment vehicles.

The university asks that its investment managers handle the details of proxy voting.