SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

PURPOSE

We believe that Missouri University of Science and Technology must exercise leadership in the community and for our students by modeling sustainability practices in daily operations. Missouri S&T has made a firm commitment to minimize its pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions while providing knowledge and developing educated graduates who are aware of the importance of good environmental stewardship. This Sustainability Policy provides a clear, unifying vision of Missouri S&T’s commitment to:

• Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases;
• Provide knowledge, education and active demonstration of sustainable living to faculty, staff, students
  and members of surrounding communities;
• Comply with regulatory requirements and other requirements to which the University subscribes;
• Reduce impact on environment with regard to water and air emissions and solid waste; and
• Continually improve our environmental stewardship with respect to materials, water and energy use.

The policy is a firm foundation for setting our environmental objectives and targets and this in turn will be evident in our daily activities.

POLICY

• Missouri S&T will follow the guidelines of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)
  to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
• Missouri S&T will raise awareness among faculty, staff and students on the importance of proactive environmental
  management and stewardship.
• Missouri S&T will implement measures to conserve resources, including energy, water and paper.
• Missouri S&T will provide recycling and waste minimization opportunities, awareness, and education for
  campus and surrounding communities.
• Missouri S&T will establish continual improvement processes to prevent pollution and ensure compliance with
 regulatory and other requirements.

Date Revised - 1/1/09