Virginia Tech 2020 SR
The report highlights Virginia Tech's sustainability progress during the 2019-20 academic year, showcasing a 15.8 percent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous fiscal year. The university achieved its interim 2025 emissions goal five years early, driven by a transition to natural gas at the central steam plant and the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits. Virginia Tech maintained its STARS Gold rating and advanced its commitment to sustainability by drafting the bold 2020 Climate Action Commitment, which targets carbon neutrality and 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. Additionally, the university achieved an 80 percent waste diversion rate and continued to expand its green building portfolio with 36 LEED-registered projects.
Company: Virginia Tech
Year: 2020
Type: SR
Pages: 78
Virginia Tech
Sustainability Annual Report
The report highlights Virginia Tech's sustainability progress during the 2019-20 academic year, showcasing a 15.8 percent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous fiscal year. The university achieved its interim 2025 emissions goal five years early, driven by a transition to natural gas at the central steam plant and the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits. Virginia Tech maintained its STARS Gold rating and advanced its commitment to sustainability by drafting the bold 2020 Climate Action Commitment, which targets carbon neutrality and 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. Additionally, the university achieved an 80 percent waste diversion rate and continued to expand its green building portfolio with 36 LEED-registered projects.
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Document Details
Report Year
2020
Reporting Period
2019 - 2020
Fiscal Year
2020
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Materiality Assessment
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Renewable Energy
Net Zero Target