Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2016 SR
The report highlights Virginia Tech's sustainability achievements and progress for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Key accomplishments include a 7.6% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, driven by a 34% decrease in coal consumption, and a 7.5% reduction in water usage. The university transitioned to a single-stream recycling system and expanded its reusable to-go container program. Additionally, Virginia Tech maintained its STARS Gold rating and continued to fund student-led sustainability projects through the Green Request for Proposals Program.
Company: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Sector: Education
Country: United States
Year: 2016
Type: SR
Pages: 48
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Office Of Sustainability Annual Report
The report highlights Virginia Tech's sustainability achievements and progress for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Key accomplishments include a 7.6% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, driven by a 34% decrease in coal consumption, and a 7.5% reduction in water usage. The university transitioned to a single-stream recycling system and expanded its reusable to-go container program. Additionally, Virginia Tech maintained its STARS Gold rating and continued to fund student-led sustainability projects through the Green Request for Proposals Program.
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Report Year
2016
Reporting Period
2015-2016
Fiscal Year
2016
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Water Consumption
Employees