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Report Card 2010

The Citadel
College Sustainability Report Card 2010

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The Citadel

School details:

 Grade lower than last year

 

Endowment: $206 million as of June 30, 2008

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Enrollment: 2,100

Type: Public

 

Campus Survey: Yes (see response)

Dining Survey: No

Endowment Survey: No

Student Survey: No

 

Data compiled from independent research. For information on data collection and evaluation, please see the Methods section.

 
Overall grade 
D
Administration
F 
The Citadel employs an energy manager and purchases only Energy Star-qualified products. The school has no known policy relating to campus-wide sustainability initiatives.
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Climate Change & Energy
C 
The Citadel has eliminated the use of incandescent lightbulbs and has installed occupancy sensors in many campus buildings. An energy newsletter is distributed to the campus community twice a year.
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Food & Recycling
D 
The Citadel recycles aluminum, cardboard, plastic, paper, glass, and mixed metals.
Green Building
C 
The Citadel is now required by South Carolina law to achieve LEED Silver certification for new buildings and major renovations. Low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets have been installed throughout campus.
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Student Involvement
F 
Students at the Citadel have participated in RecycleMania.
Transportation
C 
The Citadel maintains a pedestrian-friendly campus. The school's fleet includes several flex-fuel vehicles and electric golf carts, and bike racks are located throughout campus. All members of the campus community are eligible for a subsidized bus pass.
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Endowment Transparency
F 
The Citadel makes a list of endowment holdings available to the public. This information is accessible online. Proxy voting records are not made publicly available.
Investment Priorities
C 
The Citadel aims to optimize investment return and does not invest in renewable energy funds or community development loan funds.
Shareholder Engagement
F 
The Citadel asks that its investment managers handle the details of proxy voting.
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