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Report Card 2009

Catholic University of America
College Sustainability Report Card 2009

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Catholic University of America

School details:

Endowment: $220 million as of June 30, 2007

Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Enrollment: 5,987

Type: Private

 

Campus Survey: No

Dining Survey: Yes

Endowment Survey: No

 

Data compiled from independent research and survey responses from schools. For information on data collection and evaluation, please see the Methodology section.

 
Overall grade 
D-
Administration
F 
The Catholic University of America has no known policy relating to campus-wide sustainability initiatives.
Climate Change & Energy
D 
New construction projects use energy-efficient appliances, heating, and cooling systems. The university began purchasing wind power in 2002.
Food & Recycling
C 
The university serves fair trade coffee and locally baked bread, as well as seafood purchased in accordance with Monterey Bay guidelines. Dining services has begun the transition to trayless dining in the residential dining hall and expects to complete the process by spring 2009.
Green Building
F 
The university has no known green buildings or a green building policy.
Student Involvement
D 
Students participated in RecycleMania.
Transportation
D 
The university partners with a commercial car-sharing program.
Endowment Transparency
F 
The university has no known policy of disclosure of endowment holdings or its shareholder voting record.
Investment Priorities
C 
The university aims to optimize investment return and has not made any public statements about investigating or investing in renewable energy funds or community development loan funds.
Shareholder Engagement
F 
The university has not made any public statements about active ownership or a proxy voting policy.
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