Value Statement
The Austin Community College District (“ACC” or “the College”) is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment, reducing its dependence on non-renewable resources, and providing educational leadership in conservation efforts.
Administrative Rule
The College will ensure that all current and proposed construction, renovation, maintenance, and operations support district-wide sustainability goals. The College will promote the principles of Environmental Stewardship in energy efficiency, water conservation, zero-waste, and sustainable transportation.
Definitions
Sustainability: The ability of the College to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Environmental Stewardship: The responsibility for environmental quality shared by all those whose actions affect the environment.
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