Climate Action Planning Guidance

Now that Tulane has almost completed its greenhouse gas emissions inventory, it’s time to start planning for climate neutrality. While that is a daunting task, more than 600 other schools face the same challenge as signatories of the Climate Commitment. In a recent article in Facilities Manager Magazine, retired University of Buffalo energy manager Walter Simpson makes the case that climate neutrality is achievable. While not all of Walter’s advice applies to Tulane equally (we don’t get much electricity from coal, for example), it is still a great guide for anyone interested in the basic process of climate action planning.

Check out the article, and if you want to delve further, check out the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Climate Action Planning Guide Wiki. More importantly, leave your ideas and questions in the comments here or email them to the committee.

Register with AASHE to view member-only content

Tulane University is a member of the Association for Advancement of Sustainabilty in Higher Education (AASHE). Their website offers information about all aspects of campus sustainability. All Tulane affiliates with a "tulane.edu" email address can view the member-only sections of their resource center. Just visit their website to register your email address and create a profile.

February Committee Meeting Minutes

The Climate Commitment Advisory Committee met on Tuesday, March 31 and approved minutes from the meeting February 3. Those minutes can be accessed here. If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, please email the committee or leave them in the blog comments.