Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2017 SR
The report highlights Virginia Tech's sustainability achievements and progress for the 2016-2017 academic year. Key accomplishments include diverting over 5.4 million pounds of waste from landfills since 2009, with 416 tons of composted food waste collected in 2016-2017. The university's Green Request for Proposals Program has approved 53 student-led projects, awarding over $525,000 since 2010. Additionally, Virginia Tech achieved a 7.6% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in FY16, and 81.6% of campus affiliates utilized alternative transportation. The university continues to track its progress using the AASHE STARS Gold rating.
Company: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Sector: Education
Country: United States
Year: 2017
Type: SR
Pages: 45
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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 2016-2017 academic year. Key accomplishments include diverting over 5.4 million pounds of waste from landfills since 2009, with 416 tons of composted food waste collected in 2016-2017. The university's Green Request for Proposals Program has approved 53 student-led projects, awarding over $525,000 since 2010. Additionally, Virginia Tech achieved a 7.6% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in FY16, and 81.6% of campus affiliates utilized alternative transportation. The university continues to track its progress using the AASHE STARS Gold rating.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
2016-2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Materiality Assessment
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Energy Consumption
Water Consumption