Babson College

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Table of contentsAdministrationAlumni green fundGreen purchasing policyRevolving loan fundSigned other climate commitmentSigned Presidents Climate CommitmentSustainability committeeSustainability officeSustainability staffSustainability websiteClimate Change & EnergyClimate Change & Energy gradeCommitment to emissions reductionEnergy efficiency measuresGreenhouse gas inventoryRealized emissions reductionRenewable energy creditsRenewable energy on campusRecycling - traditional materialsRecycling - electronic wasteGreen BuildingAdaptive reuseENERGY STAR buildingsGreen building policyLEED green buildingsOperations and maintenanceWater managementStudent InvolvementEco-Reps programEnvironmental studies major Green dorm or houseNew student orientationOutdoors clubStudent trustee positionSustainability campus jobTransportationAlternative fuel vehiclesBike sharing availableCar sharing availableDiscounted transit passStatisticsNumbr of buildings on campusStudent enrollmentStudents live on campus

 

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Name: Shelley Kaplan
Title: Associate VP, Facilities Management & Planning
Date survey submitted:  July 21, 2009

ADMINISTRATION

SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES
1) Does your school have its own formal sustainability policy?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe and provide URL, if available: www.babson.edu/sustainability

 

2) Has the president of your institution signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. If completed, please provide the date the GHG Report was submitted to the ACUPCC:
January 5, 2009

 

3) Has your institution signed the Talloires Declaration?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes

4) Is there a sustainability component in your institution's master plan and/or strategic plan (check all that apply)?
[  ]  No
[ X]  Yes, in the master plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available: http://www3.babson.edu/offices/facilities/
[ X ]  Yes, in the strategic plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available: http://president.babson.edu/strategy.aspx

ADVISORY COUNCIL
5) Does your school have a council or committee that advises on and/or implements policies and programs related to sustainability?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes

 

If you answered "No" to question 5, please proceed directly to question 11.

 

6) Please provide the name of the committee and list the number of meetings held since August 2008.
Name:  Babson Sustainability Steering Committee (BSSC) plus five subcommittees

Members (BSSC):       

Shelley Kaplan                         Associate Vice President, Facilities Management & Planning

Charles Anderson                   Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Shahid Ansari                          Provost and Dean of Faculty

Robert Fogel                            Executive Vice President/Executive Dean

Maureen Lederhos                 Director, Marketing Programs and Brand Operations

Toni Lester                               Professor, Law

Andy Moutinho                        Assistant Director Facilities-Trades and Technical Services

Mary Rose                               Vice President, Administration/CIO

Peter Russo                           Director, Procurement

 

Number of meetings: Numerous

7) Please provide number of stakeholder representatives on the committees.
[#    0]  Administrators
[#    9]  Faculty
[#  30]  Staff
[#  16]  Students
[#    ]  Other. Please describe:

8) Please provide the name of the chair(s) of the committee for the 2009-2010 academic year, and indicate which stakeholder group the chair(s) represents.

 

SUB-COMMITTEES             NUMBER OF MEMBERS             CHAIR                                    CHAIR TITLE

 

Education, Communication     10                                Maureen Lederhos             Director, Marketing Programs

and Awareness                                                                                                              and Brand Operations

 

Energy, Climate Change          17                                Andy Moutinho                     Assistant Director, Trades

and Social Responsibility                                                                                           and Technical Services

 

Materials and Services               8                                 Peter Russo                        Director, Procurement

 

Research, Curriculum and       10                               Toni Lester                           Professor, Law

Social Responsibility

 

Transportation                             10                              Charles Anderson               Associate Vice President,

Human Resources

                       
If 2009-2010 academic year information is not yet available, please provide information for 2008-2009 instead.
Name of chair(s):
Position(s) (e.g., administrator, faculty, staff, student):

9) To whom does the committee report (e.g., president, vice president)?    President

 

10) Please list key issues/programs that the committee has addressed or implemented since August 2008.
Key issues/programs that the group has addressed/implemented since August 2008:
Progress made on each of these issues since August 2008:

 

Since its inception in August 2008, the Committee has reviewed the discussions and recommendations  from each of the five (5) sub-committees: Education, Communications and Awareness; Energy,

Climate Change and Green Buildings; Materials and Services; Research and Curriculum; and Transportation.   

Major projects recommended and approved are shown elsewhere in the survey. 

The most significant action of the Committee this past year was its recommendation to the president

that he sign the American College and University Presidents Climate Condition (ACUPCC) which

he did on October 15, 2008.

SUSTAINABILITY STAFF
11) Does your school employ sustainability staff (excluding student employees and interns)?

 [  ]  No
[X  ]  Yes. Please provide titles and number of sustainability staff.

The College employs a part-time energy manager whose focus is energy conservation and sustainability.  In addition, the following staff devotes a significant portion of its daily work to energy conservation and sustainability programs as indicated:

 

                                                STAFF                                                                                                    % of DAILY WORK

 

Associate Vice President, Facilities Management and Planning                                                   30%

Assistant Director, Facilities, Trades and Utilities                                                                             20%

Assistant Director, Facilities, Building Services, Grounds and Sustainability                             30%

Manager, Building Services (coordinates our recycling programs)                                              20%

Director, Procurement (sustainability issues related to purchasing)                                            10%

Buyer, Purchasing (sustainability issues related to purchasing)                                                   10%

Director, Marketing (sustainability matters related to publications and branding)                    10%

Director, Dining Services                                                                                                                       10%

 

12) Does the head of the sustainability staff report directly to the president or another high-level administrator (e.g., vice president, vice chancellor)? 

[  ]  N/A
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe:  To the Vice President, Administration

OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT
13) Does your school have an office or department specifically dedicated to furthering sustainability on campus?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe (including name of office or department and year created):

Facilities Management and Planning - Sustainability area established in 2003

WEBSITE
14) Does your school have a website detailing its sustainability initiatives?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please provide URL: www.babson.edu/sustainability

GREEN PURCHASING
15) Does your school have a formal green purchasing policy?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to full policy, if available: http://www3.babson.edu/offices/purchasing/

Mission Statement
Babson’s green purchasing policy demonstrates our commitment to environmental sustainability. By purchasing "green" products, Babson will lead the way in playing a significant role in the development of environmental sustainability on campus and in the local community.

Goals
Babson will strive to balance environmental and fiscal responsibilities in making green purchasing decisions. We will promote the purchase of products with the highest percentage of recycled content available, provided that the products meet acceptable use and performance standards.

Procedures
Babson College is committed to minimizing the College’s impact on the environment and reducing the College’s dependence on non-renewable energy. The Materials and Services Sub-Committee is charged with establishing guidelines for the College’s sustainable practices including:  Green Building Design; Green Building Renovations; Climate Protection Practices; Clean Energy Standards; Sustainable Transportation Practices; Sustainable Operations; Recycling and Waste Management; and Environmentally Preferable Procurement.

Green Purchasing
Green purchasing is the practice of procuring goods and services that cause less harm to the environment, and the living beings that depend upon it for survival. Green products are those manufactured with more environmentally-friendly materials and/or produced with minimal impact to the environment.

Babson will strive to purchase materials that are:
•       Durable, as opposed to single use or disposable
•       Non-toxic or minimally toxic, preferably biodegradable
•       Highly energy-efficient
•       Recyclable or safely disposable
•       Made from raw materials obtained in an environmentally sound, sustainable manner
•       Manufactured in an environmentally sound manner 
•       The cause of minimal or no environmental damage during normal use or maintenance
•       Shipped with minimal packaging (consistent with care of the product), preferably made of  recycled and/or recyclable materials.

 

Products that meet the above criteria will be considered Green Products.

 

16) Does your school purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Some. Please describe:    Where applicable we purchase ENERGY STAR appliances and other such rated items.
[  ]  All

17) Does your school purchase environmentally preferable paper products (e.g., 100 percent post-consumer recycled content, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council)?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Some. Please describe:

Whenever possible, the marketing department purchases printing and paper through FSC certified service providers to produce the most environmentally friendly promotional materials. The paper itself varies from 100% recycled post consumer sources to mixed sources dependent upon available budget, proximity of the printer (to the paper supplier), and the design of the piece itself. Additionally, Babson has just rolled over its corporate identity paper stock to a locally milled FSC certified paper; the new letterhead is 30% PCW (25% cotton by-products) and the business card stock is 100% PCW. Paper towels 70% recycled and 50% post consumer, toilet tissue 100% recycled and 75% post consumer waste.

[  ]  All. Please describe:

18) Does your school purchase Green Seal, Environmental Choice certified, or bio-renewable cleaning products?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Some. Please describe:

The Building Services Department is using cleaning products for glass, floors and general purposes that have the GS 37 Certification and hand soaps that have the GS41A Certification.

[  ]  All. Please describe:

19) Are your school's computer/electronics purchase decisions made in accordance with standards such as the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)?
[  ]  No
[  ]  Some. Please describe:
[ X ]  All:    Our laptops are EPEAT Silver, Our desktops are EPEAT Gold and our monitors are EPEAT Gold

20) Does your school use only pesticides that meet the standards for organic crop production set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Canadian Organic Standards (excluding on-campus farms)?
[ X ]  No
[  ]  Some. Please describe:
[ ]  All

CLIMATE CHANGE & ENERGY

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY
21) Has your school completed a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory?
Please check all that apply.
[  ]  No.
[  ]  In progress. Please describe status and provide estimated completion date:
[X  ]  Yes.  Please provide total annual GHG emissions (in metric tons of CO2e). Also, include the start date for each year as well as the URL to each inventory, if available online, or attach the document.

 

Fiscal years 04 through 08 starting with July 1^st and ending with June 30^th.   URL: www.babson.edu/sustainability
2008: 21,927 MTeCO2
2007: 22,762 MTeCO2
2006: 22,337 MTeCO2
2005: 22,433 MTeCO2

2004: 22,960 MTeCO2

 

COMMITMENT TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION
The purchase of carbon offsets does not count toward greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions for this indicator. They are counted in a subsequent indicator.
22) Has your school made a commitment to reducing GHG emissions by a specific amount?
[ X ]  No, we have signed the President’s Climate Commitment, submitted our GHG inventory and are in the process of developing our Carbon Neutrality Plan which is due January 2011.
[  ]  Yes. Please list details.
Reduction level:
Baseline year:
Target date:

If you answered only "No" or "In progress" to question 21, please now skip to question 27.

REALIZED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS
23) Has your school achieved a reduction in GHG emissions?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please list details.
                  Percentage reduced: 4.5%. This was achieved despite a 3.6% increase in GSF.
                  Baseline year: 2004
                  Date achieved: June 30, 2008

24) Please provide the total heating and cooling degree days averaged over the past three years.
Data on total degree heating and cooling days is available at: http://www.degreedays.net/. This information will be used to help reduce bias between schools in different climates.

Cooling degree days average over the past three years: 921
Heating degree days average over the past three years: 5,540

 

25) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-thousand-square-foot basis for the past three years.
Per-Thousand-Square-Foot Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total maintained building space in thousands of square feet.
2008: 12.9
2007: 13.4
2006: 13.5

2005: 13.6

2004: 13.9

26) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-full-time-student basis for the past three years.
Per-Student Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total number of full-time enrolled students.

2008: 6.4
2007: 6.8
2006: 7.0

2005: 6.8

2004: 6.9

 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY
27) What programs or technologies has your school implemented to improve energy efficiency (e.g., cogeneration plant, retro-commissioning of HVAC systems, performing system tune-ups, temperature setbacks)? 

 

Building	Energy Sub-System
(If applicable)		Year	Status
Campus Wide	Install remote electric meter reading system to provide hourly load profile capabilities for each building.	2009	Completed
Reynolds Campus Center	Energy Management Controls System Upgrade - Improve user friendliness and optimize equipment sequences of operations for equipment to save energy	2009	Completed
Olin Graduate Center	Energy Management Controls System Upgrade - Improve user friendliness and optimize equipment sequences of operations for equipment to save energy	2009	Completed
Coleman Chiller Plant	Install BTU meters at each building served by the plant to better monitor energy use.	2009	Completed
Olin Graduate Center	Install VFD's on cooling tower fans	2009	Completed
Reynolds Campus Center	Retro Commission of six (6) air handling systems and 55 VAV boxes	2009	Completed
Skating Rink	Optimization of skating rink refrigeration system controls	2009	Completed
Tomasso Hall	Install boiler to replace feed from leaking underground steam line.	2009	Completed
Webster Center	Replace VFD's on Staake Gym’s AHU's	2009	Completed
Horn Library	Install lighting occupancy sensors in stacks, meeting rooms and offices	2008	Completed
Babson Executive Conference Center (BECC)	Common area lighting upgrade - 2-lamp T-12 to 1-Lamp T-8 with reflector and exit sign replacement	2008	Completed
Van Winkle Hall	Retro commission and rebalance exhaust and make up air system to ASHRAE Std 62 - 2004 levels. Previously airflow was more than double required minimums	2008	Completed
Horn Computer Center	Install on/off scheduling on unit AC-1 .	2008	Completed
BECC	Replace inlet guide valve controls with VFD's on AHU-1 & 3	2008	Completed
BECC	Install Melink variable volume kitchen hood controls on main exhaust hood and kitchen make up air unit.	2008	Completed
BECC	Replacement of old centrifugal chiller with high efficiency  screw chiller	2009	Completed
Nichols Hall –Student Services	Implemented scheduling on WSHP units to reduce run time from 24/7 to 12 hours per day.	2007	Completed
Olin Graduate Center	Install over-ride buttons on AHU3,4,5 to allow for tighter scheduling	2007	Completed
Olin Graduate Center	Automate schedule for new Pandini hoods and dishwasher exhaust fan	2007	Completed
Skating Rink	Install night setback capability on HVAC units serving front office area of rink building,	2009	Completed
Trim Hall	Install occupancy sensors on bathroom fan switches in men’s and ladies locker rooms	2008	Completed
Trim Hall	Install EMS based scheduling (start/stop) controls for kitchen and dish room exhaust fans	2007	Completed
Various	Retrofit 40 incandescent exit signs with LED retrofit kits	2007	Completed
Webster Center	Replace indirect HID in Lunder Fitness Center	2007	Completed
Webster Center	Replace T-12 with T-8 in Peterson Study	2007	Completed
Webster Center	Replace non-functioning time clocks on AHU 1,2,3,4 & 8 (also impacts EX-4,5,6 which are interlocked with AHU-8), Units previously running 24/7	2007	Completed
Malloy Hall	Install demand controlled ventilation on AHU's 101,102,201,202 serving classrooms.	2008	Completed
Babson Hall	JCI controls upgrade for boiler and chiller system	2007	Completed
81 Map Hill Drive	Install lighting occupancy sensors in laundry and lounge areas.	2008	Completed
Webster Center	Upgrade lighting in Staake and Pepsico Gyms and Lunder Fitness Center from 1000 watt metal halide indirect lighting to 360 watt T-5 direct lighting fixtures.	2007	Completed
Horn Computer Center	Horn Computer Center FCU Scheduling & Chilled water valve install	2007	Completed
Horn Library	Upgrade from pneumatic to DDC controls on AHU-1 and AHU-2, replace inoperable outside air dampers to control minimum outside air as well as provide an economizer cooling capability.	2007	Completed
McCullough Hall	Install occupancy based PTAC controllers residence hall.	2008	Completed
Olin Graduate Center	Reduce HVAC system operations schedule, also educate users to use overrides rather than call maintenance.	2007	Completed
Sorenson Theater	Verify performance of CO2 based DCV strategies	2006	Completed
Alumni Hall	Install OA lockouts for boiler and 9 split system units	2006	Completed
Bryant Hall	Install OA lockout for heating system	2006	Completed
Bryant Hall	Controls upgrade	2006	Completed
Canfield Hall	Install OA lockout for heating and cooling systems	2006	Completed
Coleman Hall	Install OA lockouts for boiler and chiller	2006	Completed
Forest Hall	Install OA lockout for boiler	2006	Completed
Keith Hall	Install OA lockout for heating and cooling systems	2006	Completed
Knight Auditorium	Install OA lock-out for boiler	2006	Completed
Millea Hall	Install OA lockouts for boiler and chiller	2006	Completed
Nichols Hall - Student Services	Install OA lock-outs for boiler, CT and WSHP (verify what was done)	2006	Completed
Olin Graduate Center	Install CO2  OA control in lecture hall AHU	2006	Completed
Park Manor Central	Install OA lockout for HW pumps	2006	Completed
Park Manor North	Install OA lockout for boiler	2006	Completed
Park Manor South	Install OA lockout for HW pumps	2006	Completed
Peitz Hall	Install OA lockout for boilers	2006	Completed
Publishers	Install OA lockout for boilers	2006	Completed
Sorenson Theater	Install CO2 sensor in theater AHU	2006	Completed
Tomasso Hall	Upgrade of 2 AHU and perimeter controls	2006	Completed
Tomasso Hall	Install OA lock-out for perimeter pumps	2006	Completed
Trim Hall	Melink controls for kitchen hood exhaust	2006	Completed
Van Winkle	Install OA lockouts for boiler and chiller	2006	Completed
Webster Center	Install OA lockout for all AHUs	2006	Completed
Horn Computer Center	Recommission VAV boxes to verify operation	2006	Completed
Luksic	Boiler controls upgrade	2006	Completed
Malloy	Install OA lockout for HW pumps	2006	Completed

 

ENERGY CONSERVATION
28) Do you facilitate programs that encourage members of the campus community to reduce energy use (e.g., cash incentives, signs reminding individuals to turn off lights and appliances)?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe:

We have a program called Dark Dorm which is a competition among residence halls to reduce their utility usage. We offer food events for monthly winners and an annual grand prize for the residence hall that achieves the greatest performance for the year. We are also completing a pilot program for a similar competition among four (4) of our administrative buildings.  In addition, we are providing magnet signage to the students reminding them to conserve energy and are distributing table tents in the dining hall to promote sustainability.

RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION
29)  Does your school generate renewable electricity?
[  ]  No
[ X    ]  Yes. Please specify percentage of overall electricity generated from each of the following sources and describe details below.
[    %]  B100 biodiesel
[    %]  Clean biomass
[    %]  Concentrating solar power (CSP)
[    %]  Geothermal
[    %]  Low-impact hydropower
[  X%]  Solar photovoltaics
[  X%]  Wind
[    %]  Other

Description:     We have installed a small 1.8 KW wind turbine and five (5) solar powered lights on campus.

30)  Does your school have solar hot water systems?
[ X ]  No
[  ]  Yes. Please specify number of systems and total BTUs generated annually, if available:

RENEWABLE ENERGY PURCHASE
31) Has your school purchased electric energy from renewable sources or renewable energy credits (RECs)?
RECs and electricity from renewable sources must be Green-e certified or meet the requirements of the Green-e standard.
[ X ]  No
[  ]  Yes. Please describe.
Date of most recent contract:
Quantity (kWh):
Percentage of your total electric energy use that it represents:

32) Has your school purchased non-electric energy from renewable sources?
[ X ]  No
[  ]  Yes. Please describe.
Date of most recent contract:
Quantity (BTUs):
Percentage of your total non-electric energy use that it represents:

ON-SITE COMBUSTION
33) Please provide total BTUs of energy for heating and cooling from on-site combustion: 109,982 MMBTUs

34) Please list each fuel source (e.g., coal, natural gas, oil) and the percent of overall BTUs derived from that source:

Natural Gas: 97,669 MMBTU=88.9%

Oil: 12,313 MMBTU=11.2%

 

35) Is any on-site combustion for heating and cooling derived from renewable sources?
[ X ]  No
[  ]  Yes. Please describe.
Percentage on-site combustion derived from renewable sources: [   %]
Total BTUs of energy generated from renewable sources: [#      ]
Description of renewable energy sources used for on-site combustion for heating and cooling:

FOOD & RECYCLING
The food portion of this category is covered in a separate dining survey.

RECYCLING OF TRADITIONAL MATERIALS
36) Please indicate which traditional materials your institution recycles (check all that apply).
[  ]  None
[ X ]  Aluminum
[ X ]  Cardboard
[ X ]  Glass
[ X ]  Paper
[  ]  Plastics (all)
[ X ]  Plastics (some)
[ X ]  Other. Please list:

 

Miscellaneous, Metals, Books (Focus on selling used books has driven used book sales up to 27% of our total book sales – a 31% increase over a year ago.

37) Diversion rate: [12%] Excluding all grounds waste

RECYCLING OF ELECTRONIC WASTE
38) Does your institution have an electronics recycling program?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. If available, please indicate the total annual weight or volume of each material collected for recycling or reuse.
[ X ]  Batteries
[ X ]  Cell phones
[ X ]  Computers (leased and given back every couple years)
[ 2.2 Tons]  Lightbulbs
[ X ]  Printer cartridges
[    ]  Other E-waste. Please list:

COMPOSTING (ASIDE FROM DINING FACILITIES)
39) What percentage of your campus's landscaping waste is composted or mulched?
[ 100%]

40) Do you provide composting receptacles around campus in locations other than dining halls (e.g., in residence halls, offices, academic buildings)?
[ X]  No
[  ]  Yes. Please describe:

SOURCE REDUCTION
41) Do you have any source-reduction initiatives (e.g., end-of-semester furniture or clothing swaps and collections)?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe:

In past years Building Services has collected clothing and furniture at the end of the academic year. Clothing was given to the Salvation Army and furniture has gone to IRN for re-use. This year, these materials were collected by Building Services staff and moved to central storage so that a student group could sort for re-sale to students arriving in the fall. The proceeds are designated for charity.

GREEN BUILDING

GREEN BUILDING POLICY
42) Does your school have a formal green building policy?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to the full policy, if available:

Sustainable Design. Planning and design of facilities and campus improvements must respect environmental consciousness and “green design” principles, including conscientious use of natural and utility resources, reduction of landfill material created by construction projects, and building design to meet good sustainable design practices as represented in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards of the U.S. Green Building Council.  (Source: Babson College Campus Facilities Plan 2004, page 3.)

http://www3.babson.edu/offices/facilities/

 

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
43) Please indicate LEED-certified buildings.
[#  0    ]  Total number of LEED-certified buildings. We have not built a new building since 2005
[    sq ft]  Certified-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[    sq ft]  Silver-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[    sq ft]  Gold-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[    sq ft]  Platinum-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:

44) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED certification criteria but are not certified.
[#    1 ]  Total number of buildings that meet LEED criteria
[   52,092  sq ft]  Certified-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage).

Please list building names:     81 Map Hill Drive
[   sq ft]  Silver-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names

[    sq ft]  Gold-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[    sq ft]  Platinum-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:

45) Please indicate buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled.
[#   0   ]  Total number of ENERGY STAR buildings. Please list building names:
[    sq ft]  Combined gross square footage.

RENOVATIONS AND RETROFITS
46) Please indicate LEED-EB certified buildings.
[#    0  ]  Total number of LEED-EB certified buildings. Please list building names:
[    sq ft]  Combined gross square footage.

47) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED-EB certification criteria but are not certified.
[#   0   ]  Total number of buildings that meet LEED-EB criteria but are not certified. Please list building names:
[    sq ft]  Combined gross square footage.

48) Please indicate renovated buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled.
[#   0   ]  Total number of renovated buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled. Please list building names:
[    sq ft]  Combined gross square footage.

49) What energy-efficiency technologies have you installed in existing buildings (e.g., HVAC systems, motion sensors, ambient light sensors, T5 lighting, LED lighting, timers, laundry technology)?  
For each technology, please indicate the number and type of fixtures installed, and the number of buildings in which those fixtures are installed. If possible, include either the percentage of the overall campus fixtures each type represents or the percentage of overall maintained building space that has been renovated with the technology (e.g., 20 buildings representing 10 percent of maintained building space have been retrofitted with motion sensors; thus, 10 percent of the total maintained building space in square feet would be the desired data). 

Technology	Buildings Installed or other description
T-12  lighting retrofit to T-8	Approximately 95% of T-12 lighting has been converted to T-8 in all buildings on campus or 1.3 million GSF
HID retrofit to T-5	Approximately 40-1000 watt indirect MH fixtures were replaced with 40-360 watt direct T-5 fixtures
Incandescent retrofit to compact fluorescent	All incandescent lamps in the 40 buildings on campus have been replaced with Compact fluorescent over 1.5 million GSF
Occupancy Sensor installation
Energy Management Systems
Demand Controlled Ventilation
Variable Frequency Drive Installation
Kitchen Hood Variable volume control
Retro-commissioning

 

50) What water-conservation technologies have you installed in existing buildings (e.g., low-flow faucets, low-flow showerheads, waterless urinals, dual-flush toilets, gray water systems, laundry technology)?  
For each technology, please indicate the number and type of fixtures installed, and the number of buildings in which those fixtures are installed. If possible, include either the percentage of the overall campus fixtures each type represents or the percentage of overall maintained building space that has been renovated with the technology (e.g., 20 buildings representing 10 percent of the maintained building space have been retrofitted with low-flow faucets; thus, 10 percent of the total maintained building space in square feet would be the desired data).  

One building (Olin Hall) with all low flow solar faucets

Two buildings (Olin Hall & Gerber Hall) with 1/8 GL flush urinals

One Building (Sullivan Building) with two waterless urinals

One building (Vanwinkle Hall) with six dual flush toilets

70% of the 60 campus buildings have 1.5gl flush toilets

50% of the 60 buildings have toilets with automatic flush valves at a flush rate of 1.5gl

 

In addition we have installed irrigation controls that provide desktop access to programs and allow easy adjustment or shutdown depending on weather conditions.

 

51) What percentage of your institution's non-hazardous construction and demolition waste is diverted from landfills?
[ 99 %]

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
52) Are there any sustainability-themed residential communities or housing options at your school?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please provide details below.
Name of program: Green Tower
Type of community (e.g., hall, building, house):  A special interest living group that occupies space in one of our residence halls.

Number of students involved:      21 Residents, 25 additional non-resident members

Additional details:

The organization's mission is to reduce the environmental impact of the Babson community as well as inculcate the concepts of sustainability into the consciousness of our students and perspective alumni as future entrepreneurs. The Green Tower is a special interest housing community designed to promote sustainability and foster social entrepreneurship on the Babson College campus. Specifically, the Green Tower has promoted initiatives such as converting Babson to all Fair Trade Coffee and creating a Bicycle Coop Program and producing organized events such as the Green Rocket Pitch. Because many of its members live under one roof, the organization is a truly unique community and is has become an incubator for progressive initiatives on the Babson campus.

 

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
53) Does a portion of your new student orientation specifically cover sustainability?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe how sustainability is incorporated (e.g., information sessions, green tour):

Babson takes a multipronged approach to educating incoming students about the College’s sustainability initiatives. During the four day orientation, the all-class meetings are kicked off with a “Did you know?” presentation that includes a segment on Babson’s effort to reduce its carbon footprint, including ways for students to get involved such as Recyclemania and the Dark Dorm Competition. To reinforce the message, the Resident Advisors reiterate campus sustainability policies during floor meetings in all 16 undergraduate residence halls. Additionally, members of the administration staff an information table in the orientation venue that new students and parents visit.

INTERNSHIPS/OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
54) Does your school offer on-campus office-based sustainabilityinternships or jobs for students?
[ X ]  No
[  ]  Yes. Please provide number of students and average number of hours worked weekly per student:
[#   ]  Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:
[#     ]  Unpaid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:

55) Does your school have residence hall Eco-Reps or other similar programs to promote behavioral change on campus?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please provide details below, and indicate URL if available:
[#  15 ]  Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 4
[#     ]  Positions that award academic credit. Average hours worked weekly per student:
[#     ]  Uncompensated positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:

We are starting a EcoRep program in the residence halls at the beginning of the fall semester. Additionally, we plan to expand the program for administrative and academic buildings but without pay in those buildings.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
56) Does your school have active student-run organizations devoted to sustainability efforts on campus?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please provide total number of active organizations, names of organizations, a brief description of each, and URLs, if available:

 

The Green Tower is a special interest housing community designed to promote sustainability and foster social entrepreneurship on the Babson College campus. Specifically, the Green Tower has begun initiatives such as converting Babson to all Fair Trade Coffee and creating a Bicycle Coop Program, as well as organized events such as the Green Rocket Pitch. Because many of its members live under one roof, the organization is a truly unique community and has become an incubator for progressive initiatives on the Babson campus. The organization's mission is to reduce the environmental impact of the Babson community as well as bring the idea of sustainability into the consciousness of future business leaders.

 

The Babson Energy and Environmental Club (BEEC) (http://babsonenergy.com) seeks to foster innovation by addressing the following three points:

·         Curriculum Integration
Incorporate BEEC as part of F.W. Olin School of Management’s transition towards recognizing the triple bottom line, both through curriculum and integrated experiential learning consulting projects.

 

·         Career Development
Help Babson graduates build careers in the energy and environmental sector. Build a green network for Babson business students.

 

·         Campus Greening
Propose and develop a powerful campus greening initiative to be unveiled at The Entrepreneurial Energy Expo (E3) 2009

 

E3 is designed to:

·         Provide insight into emerging clean energy solutions

·         Facilitate networking

·         Learn about growth opportunities within the rapidly expanding CleanTech sector

·         Connect the energy industry to the Babson community

 

Last year's conference attracted over 400 attendees from across the country. Over 40 companies were on hand to demonstrate their ideas and connect with industry professionals

 

The BEEC is a carbon neutral organization, purchasing carbon offsets to counterbalance the carbon dioxide emissions resulting from our events and activities. The club’s purchase for the 2007-08 academic year offset approximately 1% of all carbon emissions generated from energy consumption and heating applications at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. BEEC’s Green-e certified offsets have been purchased through Carbonfund.org, a non-profit organization that supports renewable energy, reforestation and energy efficiency projects worldwide to reduce carbon emissions and the threat of climate change.

 

Babson Alumni Green Forum is a career affinity group that serves as a networking and professional development forum for alumni, current students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends of Babson. The Forum provides educational events and resources for members of the Babson community who share an interest in energy, environment, and sustainable business practices. http://babson.imodules.com/s/651/group.aspx?sid=651&gid=115

 

SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS
57) Does your school organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please list details for all competitions.
Name of competition: Dark Dorm - on campus only.
Year initiated: 2006
Frequency of competition: 4 months
Participants: Students in Residence Halls
Incentives: Monthly food events and 4K at end of year for residence hall with best performance.
Goal of competition: Reduce utility usage and raise awareness among students.
Percent of energy/water/waste reduced: Energy usage has been reduced over the last two years (FY06 vs. FY08) by 9.4%. Water usage has increased 3.6% but we believe that is due to better tracking of water used for irrigating ball fields that was not accounted for in previous years.

Lasting effects of competition: The goal is to implement changes in resident behavior and awareness that not only lowers consumption and the carbon footprint while the students  are here, but also provides a lasting awareness that students carry with them after they have left Babson. 

Website: None

TRANSPORTATION

CAMPUS MOTOR FLEET
58) How many vehicles are in your institution's fleet?
[#  71  ]

59) Please list the number of alternative-fuel vehicles in each class.
[#  0 ]  Hybrid. Please list makes and models:
[#  7 ]  Electric. Please describe type of vehicles:
[#  0 ]  Biodiesel. Please describe type of vehicles and list biodiesel blend(s) used:   However, we run several of our lawn mowers on biodiesel made from waste oil from our dining hall.
[#  2 ]  Other. Please describe: We recently purchased 2 MAG vehicles for the shops that are rated at 43 MPG.

60) What is the average GHG emission rate per passenger mile of your institution's motorized fleet?
[#   1.95 ]  pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per passenger mile traveled.

Our current fleet has many V8 vehicles. As the fleet ages and turnover occurs, we are transitioning to much more fuel efficient vehicles. In addition, our Public Safety Department is now using bicycle patrols in lieu of motorized vehicles.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
61) Does your school offer incentives for carpooling?
[  ]  N/A. Please explain:
[  ]  No
[X  ]  Yes. Please describe details of the program including the type of the incentive and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students):

Faculty and staff can apply for a carpooling space through Human Resources and the Public Safety Department.  There are currently 6 specified spaces for carpooling groups on campus. These spaces are provided in convenient locations for the users.

 

62) Does your school offer public transportation subsidies?
[  ]  N/A. Please explain:
[ X ]  No
[  ]  Yes. Please describe the program including the size of the discount (as a percent of full price) and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students):

63) Does your school provide free transportation around campus?
[ X]  N/A. Please explain: Babson is a small campus conducive to walking.
[  ]  No
[  ]  Yes. Please describe:

64) Does your school operate a free transportation shuttle to local off-campus destinations?
[  ]  N/A. Please explain:
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe:

Shuttle van service is provided between Babson College, Olin College, Wellesley College as well as other points in town and mass transit.

BICYCLE PROGRAM
65) Does your school offer a bicycle-sharing/rental program or bicycle repair services?
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please provide details below.
Year created: 2009
Number of bikes available: 12
Fees for participation: Offered at no cost to Babson College students.
Repair services provided: Bike maintenance performed on an “as needed: basis to ensure the safety of our riders.

CAR-SHARING PROGRAM
66) Does your school partner with a car-sharing program?
[  ]  No
[X  ]  Yes. Please provide details below.
Year created: 2007   ZIP cars
Total number of vehicles: 2
Number of hybrid vehicles: 1
Fee for membership: $35.00

PLANNING
67) Does your school have policies that support a pedestrian-friendly or bike-friendly campus (e.g., in the school's master plan, a policy prohibiting vehicles from the center of campus)?
[  ]  N/A. Please explain:
[  ]  No
[ X ]  Yes. Please describe:

Babson is a small, primarily walking, campus and we have eliminated parking in the central campus areas to encourage walking and biking.

68) What percentage of individuals commute to campus via environmentally preferable transportation (e.g., walking, bicycling, carpooling, using public transit)? 
[ 10 % est.]    A small number of individuals walk to campus, or bicycle to campus, some carpool, and some use public transportation but the numbers are small and there is currently no formal collection of the data.

STATISTICS

69) Campus setting:
[  ]  Rural
[X  ]  Suburban
[  ]  Urban
[  ]  Other. Please describe:

70)  Total number of buildings: [#   64  ]
71)  Combined gross square footage of all buildings: [#   1.8 Million ]
72)  Full-time enrollment (undergraduate graduate): [# 2208  ]
73)  Part-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [# 1226 ]
74)  Part-time enrollment as a proportion to a full-time course load: [47%] This does not include students who participate in our Executive Education program on a year round basis.
75)  Percent of full-time students that live on campus: [ 71 %]

Questions 76-87 are for informational purposes only; responses will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process.

OTHER AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENT

Please mark an "X" next to each item that applies to your institution.

76)  Outdoors club: [ X ]
77)  Disposable water bottle ban: [  ]
78)  Participation in Recycle-mania: [ X ]
79)  Student trustee position: [  ]
80)  Environmental science/studies major: [  ]
81)  Environmental science/studies minor or concentration: [  ]
82)  Graduate-level environmental program: [  ]
83)  Student green fee: [  ]
84)  Alumni green fund: [  ]
85)  Revolving loan fund for sustainability projects: [  ]
86)  Campus garden or farm: [X  ]
87)  Single-stream recycling: [  ]

 

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