{"id":741,"date":"2021-09-15T20:40:30","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T20:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/?page_id=741"},"modified":"2023-05-16T14:11:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T14:11:56","slug":"policy-progress","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/policy-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"climate\">Climate<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-embed\" id=\"chart-0\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50%\"><iframe src='\/chart\/bar-stacked?majorDimension=ROWS&#038;sheet_id=1m_c5l4y2L98fPpFyRexUQ4I367M6667LeQDtF-YWcyQ&#038;data_range=A36%3AS43&#038;aspect_ratio=2&#038;parameters=majorDimension%3DROWS&#038;yAxis_scale=1000000&#038;options=%7B%22annotation%22%3A%7B%22annotations%22%3A%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22line%22%2C%22mode%22%3A%22vertical%22%2C%22value%22%3A16.5%2C%22borderColor%22%3A%22%23FFF%22%2C%22borderWidth%22%3A10%2C%22scaleID%22%3A%22x-axis-0%22%7D%5D%7D%2C%22_theme%22%3A%7B%22lastDatasetRow%22%3A%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22line%22%2C%22fill%22%3Afalse%2C%22order%22%3A-1%2C%22spanGaps%22%3Atrue%2C%22fillColor%22%3A%22%23FF6E1B%22%2C%22borderColor%22%3A%22%23FF6E1B%22%2C%22pointRadius%22%3A8%2C%22borderDash%22%3A%5B15%2C8%5D%2C%22stacked%22%3Afalse%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22line%22%2C%22fill%22%3Afalse%2C%22order%22%3A-1%2C%22spanGaps%22%3Atrue%2C%22fillColor%22%3A%22%2300A3AD%22%2C%22borderColor%22%3A%22%2300A3AD%22%2C%22pointRadius%22%3A8%2C%22borderDash%22%3A%5B15%2C8%5D%2C%22stacked%22%3Afalse%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22line%22%2C%22fill%22%3Afalse%2C%22order%22%3A-1%2C%22spanGaps%22%3Atrue%2C%22pointRadius%22%3A8%2C%22borderColor%22%3A%22%23E44C9A%22%2C%22borderDash%22%3A%5B15%2C8%5D%2C%22stacked%22%3Afalse%7D%5D%7D%7D&#038;colors%5B0%5D=%231295D8&#038;colors%5B1%5D=%23005581&#038;colors%5B2%5D=%23FFB511&#038;colors%5B3%5D=%23aaaaaa&#038;colors%5B4%5D=%23FF6E1B&#038;colors%5B5%5D=%2300A3AD&#038;colors%5B6%5D=%23E44C9A'><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More About UC&#039;s Progress on Climate Policy\" data-labelless=\"Read Less About UC&#039;s Progress on Climate Policy\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-climate-policy\">Read More About UC&#8217;s Progress on Climate Policy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>All campuses, including their health systems, achieved the University\u2019s climate policy goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 (based on reported emissions that will be third-party verified by early 2022). In aggregate, their net greenhouse gas emissions decreased by roughly 24% in 2020 compared to 2019. This included an approximate 7% decrease in scope 1 emissions, 33% decrease in scope 2 emissions and a 56% decrease in scope 3 emissions. Campuses purchased compliance and voluntary offsets that contribute to their emissions reductions. The magnitude of emissions reductions in 2020, especially for scope 3 air travel and commute emissions, reflect the impact of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University is committed to maintaining and further reducing emission levels moving forward. All campuses have plans in place for moving toward carbon neutrality by 2025 that rely on a variety of strategies. UC Merced has already met this milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">The Projected Path to Carbon Neutrality<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/ucal_infographics_2021_carbon-neu-1024x552.jpg\" alt=\"Carbon neutrality infographic indicating the progress percentage completed in 4 main categories: Energy Efficiency &amp; Electrification, Clean Energy, Biogas, and Offsets. \" class=\"wp-image-1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/ucal_infographics_2021_carbon-neu-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/ucal_infographics_2021_carbon-neu-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/ucal_infographics_2021_carbon-neu-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/ucal_infographics_2021_carbon-neu-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/ucal_infographics_2021_carbon-neu.jpg 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, the systemwide Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) proposed new policy language for the Sustainable Practices Policy that establishes standards governing the procurement of high-quality offsets consistent with UC\u2019s mission of education, research and public service. The proposed policy language prioritizes direct reductions of emissions and does not require UC to purchase carbon offsets to meet carbon neutrality goals. Instead, the policy would establish priorities and minimum standards that apply if campuses decide to purchase offsets. The proposed policy language is being reviewed and may be published in 2022. The Carbon Abatement Technical Committee is also developing guidelines for the purchase of offsets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCWG also drafted policy language requiring campus Climate Action Plan updates to integrate environmental justice, adaptation and resilience. To this end, a series of workshops were completed in 2021 to help UC locations start addressing the impacts of a changing climate with a justice, equity, diversity and inclusive approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-climate\">View Climate Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"energy\">Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve carbon neutrality, the University is efficiently using its resources and changing the sources of energy that campuses and health systems consume.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about uc&#039;s progress on energy\" data-labelless=\"Read Less about uc&#039;s progress on energy\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-energy\">Read More about uc&#8217;s progress on energy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-embed\" id=\"chart-1\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50%\"><iframe src='\/chart\/bar?majorDimension=COLUMNS&#038;sheet_id=1nFBPcuDDg1bXhhC6IB2NKawJ1Ntdkry8akgfxLIF5jQ&#038;data_range=A1%3AC18&#038;aspect_ratio=2&#038;parameters=majorDimension%3DCOLUMNS&#038;yAxis_scale=1000000&#038;options=%7B%22scales%22%3A%7B%22yAxes%22%3A%5B%7B%22ticks%22%3A%7B%22min%22%3A0%2C%22max%22%3A400000000%7D%7D%5D%7D%7D'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since UC formalized its Energy Efficiency Partnership with the California utilities in 2004, more than 1,100 energy efficiency and new construction projects have been completed under the program. These projects will have received an estimated $100 million in incentive payments and avoided more than $30 million in annual energy costs, net of debt service. At the time of this report, an additional 46 energy efficiency projects are expected to be completed in 2021. These projects will earn $5.4 million in incentives and are projected to avoid $2.2 million annually in energy costs, net of debt service. Despite these accomplishments, the investment in energy efficiency projects has slowed in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UC is advancing the next iteration of the Energy Efficiency Partnership through an innovative Clean Energy Optimization Pilot (CEOP) program with the utility Southern California Edison, which prioritizes ongoing carbon reductions through metered performance in energy efficiency and other on-site actions. The CEOP will allow UC to implement a much wider array of technology and behavioral solutions that best suit the needs of participating campuses and health systems, with structured incentives that support lasting greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions. Moreover, the new approach aligns directly with California\u2019s aggressive GHG reduction goals, using universities as learning laboratories across broad energy end uses to evaluate and support scalable solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In July 2019, five UC locations began participating in CEOP and completed the first performance period, which ended March 31, 2020, prior to the COVID-19 impacts to campus operations. In total, UC\u2019s participating campuses created lifetime emissions savings of more than 37,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide. As a result, participating campuses received more than $3 million in program incentives. The three primary actions these locations have taken to reduce emissions include pursuing energy efficiency projects, shifting energy demand to low-carbon-intensity periods (such as during the day, when solar projects are in operation) and investing in on-site renewable energy such as solar. During the reduced occupancy periods driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the CEOP temporarily put performance payments on hold to address the related operational and programmatic impacts. CEOP will restart once UC resumes normal operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-embed\" id=\"chart-2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50%\"><iframe src='\/chart\/line?majorDimension=COLUMNS&#038;sheet_id=1foHR5nkihYBM53s5uQXIYjUipTibkvuVUDWr0nzysRk&#038;data_range=A11%3AC23&#038;aspect_ratio=2&#038;parameters=majorDimension%3DCOLUMNS&#038;yAxis_scale=1&#038;options=%7B%22scales%22%3A%7B%22yAxes%22%3A%5B%7B%22ticks%22%3A%7B%22min%22%3A140%2C%22max%22%3A200%7D%7D%5D%7D%7D'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy use intensity (EUI) is the industry standard metric to report relative energy use. EUIs are calculated by totaling all of the energy used by a location and dividing by the associated square footage. EUIs should not be compared from location to location, as weather and building types drive energy use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UC\u2019s policy goal is to have each campus decrease its EUIs by an average of 2% each year. Systemwide, UC has historically met this goal until the 2019 reporting year, when the University\u2019s systemwide EUI increased. For the 2020 reporting year, systemwide EUI decreased significantly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic driving decreases in campus occupancy and energy use, allowing UC to make up ground and achieve the 2% goal. However, it remains to be seen if the system can maintain these savings and continue to meet this goal moving forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renewable Energy and the UC Clean Power Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-embed\" id=\"chart-3\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50%\"><iframe src='\/chart\/stacked-bar?sheet_id=1HsXgus8PPtI4gdtbc8OPgtkBwojYqIfZopFiVeMdiZU&#038;data_range=B22%3AG26&#038;aspect_ratio=2&#038;yAxis_scale=1000&#038;options=%7B%7D&#038;colors%5B0%5D=%230b5982&#038;colors%5B1%5D=%231295D8&#038;colors%5B2%5D=%2359b5e4&#038;colors%5B3%5D=%23ffd200&#038;colors%5B4%5D=%23aaaaaa'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In an effort to both reduce demand on the electricity grid and obtain local clean energy, the University has over 100 renewable energy projects across the system, including all 10 campuses, Agriculture and Natural Resources sites and the Office of the President. On-site renewable generation capacity is more than 52 megawatts systemwide, with individual projects ranging in size from 2 kilowatts to 16.3 megawatts.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/greenpower\/green-power-partnership-top-30-college-university\">According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<\/a>, UC uses more green power than any other college or university in the country and ranks seventh in onsite green power generation compared to all corporations and governments, trailing only entities like Apple and Walmart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to UC-sited projects, campuses and health systems are also obtaining renewable energy from a variety of off-site sources, such as utility and municipal retail tariff options, and\/or participation in UC\u2019s clean power program (UC Clean Power). Overall, 55% of UC\u2019s electricity use comes from renewable or carbon-free sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UC Clean Power currently supplies approximately 30% of the University\u2019s electricity, serving eight campuses and three health systems that are eligible to select an alternative energy provider. Recent regulatory changes will allow more campus participation in UC Clean Power, which should be able to serve 35% to 40% of the University\u2019s electricity needs in 2021. UC Clean Power\u2019s 2019 carbon intensity was zero pounds of CO<sub>2<\/sub>, as reported to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.theclimateregistry.org\/\">the Climate Registry<\/a>&nbsp;and verified by an independent third party. The UC Clean Power supply portfolio includes power generated by two Fresno County solar projects under long-term contracts, as well as other renewable and clean energy sources. Additionally, the portfolio will soon include generation from a third long-term contract for solar projects in California, which will also supply renewable energy credits to campuses and accounts that are not served by UC Clean Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biogas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, two of the projects supplying the University with carbon-neutral biomethane began production. The first facility, located in Rialto, California, diverts organic waste from landfills \u2014 consistent with UC\u2019s zero waste goals and California\u2019s recycling policies \u2014 and converts it into biomethane. The other, UC\u2019s largest biomethane project, which captures methane from a landfill that was previously being flared, is scheduled to begin delivery at the end of 2021. These supply agreements represent approximately 10% of UC\u2019s fossil natural gas consumption and move the University closer to the goal of supplying the entire system with about 40% biomethane to reduce scope 1 emissions. The University also invested in new technology at the Shreveport landfill to improve methane capture and biogas production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-energy\">View Energy Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food\">Food Service<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-embed\" id=\"chart-4\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50%\"><iframe src='\/chart\/stacked-bar?majorDimension=ROWS&#038;sheet_id=1gBQHW3p3uR6WNMK4CQSvIh9IvVkEcp9FsIcUN77IejU&#038;data_range=A21%3AC22&#038;aspect_ratio=2&#038;parameters=majorDimension%3DROWS&#038;yAxis_scale=1&#038;options=null'><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More About UC&#039;s progress on Food Service\" data-labelless=\"Read Less About UC&#039;s progress on Food Service\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-food-service\">Read More About UC&#8217;s progress on Food Service<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In fiscal year 2020\u201321, approximately 19% of the University\u2019s food purchases met one or more sustainability criteria. This represents over $10.9 million going to sustainable food suppliers. While the total amount spent on food (and therefore sustainable items) by UC locations decreased from the previous year due to limited food service operations and supply chain interruptions, the amount that the campuses and health systems spent on sustainable food increased by approximately three percentage points compared to the previous year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 had disparate impacts on UC locations, and therefore their food and beverage spending. However, for the majority of the year, \u201cto go\u201d operations were the norm for most campuses, and many food service locations had reduced hours or remained closed. In spite of the pandemic-related challenges, the University continued to act on sustainability in its food supply chains. In particular, spurred by COVID-19 outbreaks in the poultry supply chain, the University&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/procurement-services\/for-suppliers\/sustainable-procurement\/covid19_letter_workerhealthandsafety.pdf\">sent a letter to all of its major suppliers<\/a>, reiterating the importance of worker health and safety during the pandemic. This letter was endorsed by the systemwide Sustainable Foodservice Working Group and signed by UC\u2019s chief financial officer and chief operating officer. UC is now working with other universities, such as Georgetown and the University of Michigan, to continue to promote health and safety in food supply chains nationally. Additionally, the University integrated social and environmental sustainability into a procurement process to select beef suppliers. Other work with suppliers included partnering with dairy and produce distributors on data transparency and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a campus level, University stakeholders also collaborated on healthy vending machine options, phasing out single-use plastic, and food recovery and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-food\">View Food Service Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance\">General Sustainability Performance Assessment&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stars is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Berkley_Transparent.png\" alt=\"Berkeley General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.2 Platinum Received in 2021\" class=\"wp-image-1643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Berkley_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Berkley_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-berkeley-ca\/report\/2021-03-04\/\">UC Berkeley STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Davis_Transparent.png\" alt=\"UC Davis General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.2 Gold received in 2020\" class=\"wp-image-1644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Davis_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Davis_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-davis-ca\/report\/2020-03-06\/\">UC Davis STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/2x_UC_Infographic_Irvine_Transparent.png\" alt=\"Irvine General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.2 Platinum received in 2021\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" width=\"421\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/2x_UC_Infographic_Irvine_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/2x_UC_Infographic_Irvine_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-irvine-ca\/report\/2021-08-11\/\">UC Irvine STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stars is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_UCLA_Transparent.png\" alt=\"UCLA General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.2 Gold\nReceived in 2020\" class=\"wp-image-1653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_UCLA_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_UCLA_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-los-angeles-ca\/report\/2020-03-06\/\">UCLA STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Merced_Transparent.png\" alt=\"Merced General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.1 Gold\nReceived in 2019\" class=\"wp-image-1647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Merced_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Merced_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-merced-ca\/report\/2019-03-01\/\">UC Merced STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Riverside_Transparent.png\" alt=\"Riverside General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.2 Gold received in 2021\" class=\"wp-image-1648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Riverside_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_Riverside_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-riverside-ca\/report\/2021-03-05\/\">UC Riverside STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stars is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SanDiego_Transparent.png\" alt=\"San Diego General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.2 Gold received in 2021\" class=\"wp-image-1652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SanDiego_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SanDiego_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-san-diego-ca\/report\/2021-03-05\/\">UC San Diego STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SantaBarbara_Transparent.png\" alt=\"Santa Barbara General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.2 Gold received in 2021\" class=\"wp-image-1649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SantaBarbara_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SantaBarbara_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-santa-barbara-ca\/report\/2021-03-04\/\">UC Santa Barbara STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SantaCruz_Transparent.png\" alt=\"Santa Cruz General Sustainability Performance Assessment 2.1 Gold received in 2019\" class=\"wp-image-1650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SantaCruz_Transparent.png 460w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2x_UC_Infographic_SantaCruz_Transparent-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-ca\/report\/2019-03-01\/\">UC Santa Cruz STARS Report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about UC&#039;s General Sustainability Performance Assessment\u00a0\" data-labelless=\"Read Less about UC&#039;s General Sustainability Performance Assessment\u00a0\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-general-sustainability-performance-assessment\">Read More about UC&#8217;s General Sustainability Performance Assessment\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The policy section on general sustainability performance assessment requires all undergraduate campuses to maintain a current certified&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/stars.aashe.org\/\">Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS)<\/a>&nbsp;report. A new STARS report must be submitted at least once every three years and campuses are required to maintain a Silver rating in STARS, and strive for Gold by 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STARS is the leading North American sustainable campus rating system that was developed by colleges and universities, including UC. STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS provides the foundation for other campus sustainability rankings, such as Sierra Cool Schools, and is a primary standard by which peer institutions evaluate their overall achievements and progress in sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All undergraduate UC campuses participate in the STARS rating system. Seven campuses currently hold a Gold rating. UC Berkeley and UC Irvine now both have a Platinum rating. The Sierra Club also ranked five UC campuses in the top 20 in its 2021&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.sierraclub.org\/sierra\/cool-schools-2021\/cool-schools-2021-full-ranking\">Cool Schools rankings<\/a>, including three UC campuses in the top 10. UC campuses, health systems and Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/sustainability\/about\/awards\/index.html\">received many additional awards in 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-assessment\">View Sustainability Performance Assessment Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"building\">Green Building<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-embed\" id=\"chart-5\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50%\"><iframe src='\/chart\/stacked-bar?sheet_id=14S-O1xKshYOj4_WmhgCH1AnArVrebf5t7FgC0-K5VSc&#038;data_range=A11%3AS15&#038;aspect_ratio=2&#038;yAxis_scale=1&#038;options=%7B%7D&#038;colors%5B0%5D=%23005581&#038;colors%5B1%5D=%23aaaaaa&#038;colors%5B2%5D=%23FFD200&#038;colors%5B3%5D=%2372CDF4&#038;colors%5B4%5D=&#038;colors%5B5%5D=&#038;colors%5B6%5D='><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about uc&#039;s progress on green building\" data-labelless=\"Read Less about uc&#039;s progress on green building\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-green-building\">Read More about uc&#8217;s progress on green building<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The University had only one LEED green building certification when it adopted green building policy requirements in 2004, but as of the end of the 2020\u201321 fiscal year, it now has&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/sustainability\/policy-areas\/green-building\/index.html\">384 LEED certified building projects<\/a>. This number represents over 33 million square feet of certified green building space. Over the past year, UC added 16 new LEED certifications, including three LEED Silver, nine LEED Gold and two LEED Platinum certifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UC\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/policy.ucop.edu\/doc\/3100155\/SustainablePractices\">Sustainable Practices Policy<\/a>&nbsp;also requires energy-efficient design above and beyond LEED certification. In fiscal year 2020\u201321, 20 UC projects were able to register with their local utility company\u2019s Savings By Design program to receive over $3 million in energy efficiency incentives. On average, these projects exceeded the energy provisions of California\u2019s Building Code by 27% and together are projected to save over $1 million annually in energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UC will no longer approve new buildings or major renovations that use on-site fossil fuel combustion (e.g., natural gas) for space and water heating, except under special circumstances. The University has 39 buildings either completed or in design and construction that comply with this new policy. These projects encompass all major building types, including housing; academic, office and administrative buildings; and medical and laboratory buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past year, the Green Building Working Group sponsored the Future Climate Realities Project to provide campus-specific temperature and rainfall data under different climate change scenarios. It also helped develop a tool to estimate operational energy use and carbon emissions from new construction projects during a project\u2019s preliminary planning stage. These tools will help inform design decisions to support climate-smart, resilient buildings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-green-building\">View Green Building Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"well-being\">Health and Well-Being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Health-and-Wellbeing_Photo_Edit-5.jpg\" alt=\"Fatima Garcia places Post-its on the post-it wall in the AB 540 &amp; Undocumented Student Center.\" class=\"wp-image-958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Health-and-Wellbeing_Photo_Edit-5.jpg 921w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Health-and-Wellbeing_Photo_Edit-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Health-and-Wellbeing_Photo_Edit-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Health-and-Wellbeing_Photo_Edit-5-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fatima Garcia is an intern at the AB 540 &amp; Undocumented Student Center. She\u2019s a community advocate and works on outreach, and is a double major in her second year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The University\u2019s newest addition to its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/policy.ucop.edu\/doc\/3100155\/SustainablePractices\">Sustainable Practices Policy<\/a>&nbsp;is a section dedicated to health and well-being, a collaboration between the UC&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/global-food-initiative\/systemwide-engagement\/healthy-campus-network\/index.html\">Healthy Campus Network<\/a>&nbsp;(HCN) and the UC&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/sustainability\/policy-areas\/sustainability-steering-committee.html\">Sustainability Steering Committee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about uc&#039;s progress on health and well-being\" data-labelless=\"Read Less about uc&#039;s progress on health and well-being\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-health-and-well-being\">Read More about uc&#8217;s progress on health and well-being<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>HCN is committed to making UC and California a healthy place to work, learn and live for students, faculty and staff, and is diving deeper into sustainability work. The new health and well-being policy section will first prioritize new campus vending machine guidelines focused on healthy food and beverage options and address the procurement of chemicals of concern as defined in the UC&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/procurement-services\/for-ucstaff\/sustainable-procurement\/sustainableprocurementguidelines.pdf\">Sustainable Procurement Guidelines<\/a>. The vending machine policy work will take inspiration from the<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/global-food-initiative\/_files\/uc-healthy-vending-toolkit-final-for-dissemination.pdf\">&nbsp;2018 UC Healthy Vending Policy Implementation and Best Practices Toolkit<\/a>&nbsp;created under the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/global-food-initiative\/\">Global Food Initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To accomplish these tasks, the University created a Sustainability and Well-Being Policy Working Group in summer 2021, with 35 members representing all UC campuses, health systems and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The working group includes both staff and faculty with expertise in sustainability or health and well-being. HCN leadership has also identified faculty, senior administrator experts and student fellows who will identify and examine the impacts of the UC Sustainable Practices Policy on health and equity by utilizing an approach outlined in the American Public Health Association\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.apha.org\/-\/media\/Files\/PDF\/factsheets\/Health_inAll_Policies_Guide_169pages.ashx\">Health in All Policies<\/a>. Health in All Policies champions health equity by weaving it into the fabric of institutions and can assist and advocate in developing recommendations on: environmental and human health co-benefits; social, physical, and emotional well-being; health equity; and measures to track progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-well-being\">View Health and Well-Being Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"procurement\">Procurement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite significant financial losses and global supply disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, procurement staff mobilized to support campuses and health systems in their efforts to secure necessary personal protective equipment and services while maintaining research, health care services and teaching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More About UC&#039;s Progress on Procurement\" data-labelless=\"Read Less About UC&#039;s Progress on Procurement\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-procurement\">Read More About UC&#8217;s Progress on Procurement<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The University also kept up its commitment to sustainability in sourcing and supply chains in many ways. For example, UC reasserted&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/procurement-services\/for-suppliers\/sustainable-procurement\/covid19_letter_workerhealthandsafety.pdf\">the importance of worker health and well-being<\/a>&nbsp;during the pandemic by issuing a letter, signed by UC\u2019s chief procurement officer and chief operating officer, to over 300 major suppliers to the University. The letter stated UC\u2019s commitment to driving social and environmental performance improvement and collaborating with suppliers to improve the health and safety of its extended supply chains. The letter was endorsed by several systemwide groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Progress continued with UC\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/procurement-services\/uc-procurement-newsletters\/April%202018%20Sustainability\/supplier-scorecard-pilot-project.html\">supplier sustainability scorecard initiative<\/a>, with an increase in rated suppliers and licensees from 102 to 135 since last fiscal year. Of these companies, 19% are considered \u201cadvanced\u201d or \u201coutstanding\u201d in their corporate social responsibility performance for their industry by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/ecovadis.com\/\">EcoVadis<\/a>, down 5% since last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UC requires at least 15% of the points used in evaluating Best Value RFPs be dedicated to sustainability factors. Of note, strict sustainability requirements and evaluation questions were included in both the Dormitory and Mattresses and the General Lab Supplies bids last year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of this report, sustainable procurement data was not yet available for fiscal year 2020\u201321. Fiscal year 2019\u201320 data is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2020\/sustainability-data\/\">available in the 2020 Annual Sustainability Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UC Code of Conduct for Trademark Licensees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The persistent global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the individuals, communities and businesses that comprise the global marketplace for university licensed products were the primary focus of the University of California&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/sustainability\/programs-initiatives\/social-sustainability\/code-of-conduct-for-trademark-licensees.html\">Code of Conduct for Trademark Licensees<\/a>&nbsp;Steering Committee in fiscal year 2020\u201321.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interconnected challenges among university licensers, retailers of products, licensee businesses, and the workers and communities in university licensed supply chains became increasingly evident during the pandemic. In response, the steering committee engaged with experts from academia, the nonprofit sector and business to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore how buying practices of universities, retailers and licensees impact factories and workplace rights, conditions and pandemic safety protocols through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/betterbuying.org\/\">betterbuying.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how UC students are creating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.buyyourvaluesucla.org\/\">new resources<\/a>&nbsp;to assist peers in aligning purchases with ethical and responsibly made licensed products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amplify the COVID-19 workplace protocols developed by the nonprofit organizations with which the University of California is affiliated, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.fairlabor.org\/blog\/entry\/covid-19-and-child-labor-practical-guidance-companies-and-suppliers\">Fair Labor Association<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.workersrights.org\/issues\/covid-19\/\">Worker Rights Consortium<\/a>, to vendors from which University of California purchases supplies and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influence the licensee perspective on remedying workers\u2019 rights violations at a Central American supplier factory during the pandemic through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.workersrights.org\/communications-to-affiliates\/new-factory-report-elim-sa-guatemala\/\">responsiveness to worker advocacy groups and collaboration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of the University\u2019s licensed product manufacturing extends to 45 countries where 3,300 transparent, disclosed suppliers manufacture for 345 licensee companies that have permission to use university trademarks on products that are sold to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-procurement\">View Procurement Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"operations\">Sustainable Building Operations and Laboratories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column stat is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-theme-blocks-statistic stat is-style-vertical has-image\"><div class=\"block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/09\/ucal_icon_lab-test-tube.png\" class=\"attachment-stat size-stat\" alt=\"Two laboratory beakers with stems with leaves coming out the top\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/09\/ucal_icon_lab-test-tube.png 400w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/09\/ucal_icon_lab-test-tube-273x300.png 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><strong class='block-number'>346<\/strong>\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">laboratories across the UC<br>system are certified as green<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about UC&#039;s Progress on Sustainable Building operations and laboratories\" data-labelless=\"Read Less\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-sustainable-building-operations-and-laboratories\">Read More about UC&#8217;s Progress on Sustainable Building operations and laboratories<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the University incorporated sustainability requirements into a General Lab Supplies procurement bid that was released in 2021. Additionally, campuses reported that over half of their autoclaves now have water efficiency measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All campuses have completed at least three assessments through their green lab assessment programs. By the end of fiscal year 2020\u201321, the cumulative number of laboratories certified as green by campuses totalled 346. This number represents only a small increase \u2014 3 percentage points \u2014 from the previous year. Systemwide, green lab certifications slowed down because of staff density restrictions in research labs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some Green Labs programs were put on pause. Similarly, campuses also reported that they directly engaged only approximately 1,000 researchers in sustainability efforts this past fiscal year, or half as many as the previous year. Going forward, campuses are discussing how to adapt their engagement strategies around sustainability in a COVID-19 world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-operations-labs\">View Sustainable Building Operations and Laboratories Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transportation\">Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column stat is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-theme-blocks-statistic stat has-image\"><div class=\"block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/transport1.png\" class=\"attachment-stat size-stat\" alt=\"Electric vehicle charging station icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/transport1.png 448w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/transport1-275x300.png 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/div><strong class='block-number'>1,409<\/strong>\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">EV charging stations throughout the UC system<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column stat is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-theme-blocks-statistic stat has-image\"><div class=\"block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/trasnport3.png\" class=\"attachment-stat size-stat\" alt=\"Electric vehicle with charger icon\" \/><\/div><strong class='block-number'>50%<\/strong>\n\n<p>of light-duty vehicles acquired in 2021 were electric (zero-emission) or hybrid vehicles<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about uc&#039;s progress on transportation\" data-labelless=\"Read Less about uc&#039;s progress on transportation\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-transportation\">Read More about uc&#8217;s progress on transportation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The University of California continued making progress toward its 2025 and 2050 transportation goals. Systemwide, 50% of all new light-duty fleet vehicles purchased in fiscal year 2020\u201321 were battery-electric, plug-in hybrid or gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, helping to move fleet emissions closer to carbon neutrality. Most locations reported significant teleworking during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although operational changes due to COVID-19 interfered with normal data collection, most campuses reported significant drops in single-occupancy commute rates in fiscal year 2020\u201321 as students, faculty and staff participated in remote work and learning. The shift was less pronounced in the health systems, whose essential workers continued to provide in-person services throughout the pandemic. The University has installed 1,409 electric vehicle charging stations to support the conversion of fleet and commute vehicles to electric options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/UCSF_Transportation-employee-Angela-Silva-plugs-in-bus-1200-1024x561.jpg\" alt=\"UCSF Transportation employee Angela Silva plugs in one of the 15 all electric, zero emissions transit vehicles in the UCSF fleet.\" class=\"wp-image-1249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/UCSF_Transportation-employee-Angela-Silva-plugs-in-bus-1200-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/UCSF_Transportation-employee-Angela-Silva-plugs-in-bus-1200-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/UCSF_Transportation-employee-Angela-Silva-plugs-in-bus-1200-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/UCSF_Transportation-employee-Angela-Silva-plugs-in-bus-1200-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/UCSF_Transportation-employee-Angela-Silva-plugs-in-bus-1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">UCSF Transportation employee Angela Silva plugs in one of the 15 all-electric, zero-emission transit vehicles in the UCSF fleet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In fiscal year 2020\u201321, campus transportation offices actively engaged in supporting the shift to remote work and learning, reforming transportation policies and programs in response to budget constraints stemming from significant declines in parking revenue and planning for the return of students, faculty and staff to campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-transportation\">View Transportation Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uc-health\">UC Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities for implementing sustainable practices in health care facilities, the University of California updated its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/policy.ucop.edu\/doc\/3100155\/SustainablePractices\">Sustainable Practices Policy<\/a>&nbsp;in 2018 to add a section devoted to sustainability at UC Health.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about UC&#039;s progress on health\" data-labelless=\"Read Less about UC&#039;s progress on health\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-health\">Read More about UC&#8217;s progress on health<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 2021, the University added new waste reduction goals for hospitals and synced how the health systems are reporting on waste systemwide for the first time. In fiscal year 2020\u201321, the health systems produced, on average, about 30 pounds of waste per adjusted patient day, which they aim to bring down to 20 pounds by 2030. For the future, UC Health is also discussing the addition of waste diversion goals and new sustainable procurement goals related to medical device reprocessing and other commodity categories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UC Health continues to be on the front lines of COVID-19. In addition to managing the pandemic, UC\u2019s hospitals are working&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/health.ucdavis.edu\/health-news\/insideout\/program-addresses-food-insecurity-in-south-sacramento-communities-hard-hit-by-covid-19\/2021\/05\">to address food insecurity in communities hardest hit by COVID-19<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The health systems also dealt with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/magazine.ucsf.edu\/climate-crisis-health-crisis\">health impacts of climate change<\/a>&nbsp;and the recent large wildfires. Research from the UC Health systems showed that climate change&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.ucsf.edu\/news\/2020\/11\/418976\/climate-change-will-give-rise-more-cancers\">will give rise to more cancers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41370-020-00267-4\">contribute to detrimental health effects on children<\/a>&nbsp;(from phenomena such as wildfire smoke), and that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/health.ucdavis.edu\/health-news\/insideout\/air-quality-linked-to-increased-risk-of-alzheimers\/2021\/05\">poor air quality from wildfire smoke can be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a>. UC research also pointed out that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/magazine.ucsf.edu\/greener-health-care-can-combat-climate-change\">greening hospital operations can combat climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, in light of the state\u2019s drought crisis, UC Health\u2019s hospitals are working to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/health.ucdavis.edu\/health-news\/insideout\/with-california-in-the-grips-of-a-drought-uc-davis-health-conservation-efforts-save-precious-water\/2021\/05\">conserve water<\/a>. All of this sustainability work by UC\u2019s hospitals was recognized by Practice Greenhealth, the industry body for sustainability in health care. Each health system received an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220127110013\/https:\/\/practicegreenhealth.org\/data-and-awards\/awards-and-recognition\">Environmental Excellence Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-health\">View UC Health Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"water\">Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wide infographic is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/ucal_infographics_water_overall_2x_rd2.png\" alt=\"In 2020 3.56 billion gallons of portable water used. 2021 3.17 billion gallons of portable water used\" class=\"wp-image-2313\" width=\"410\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/ucal_infographics_water_overall_2x_rd2.png 820w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/ucal_infographics_water_overall_2x_rd2-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/ucal_infographics_water_overall_2x_rd2-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/ucal_infographics_water_overall_2x_rd2-600x436.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about uc&#039;s progress on water reduction\" data-labelless=\"Read Less about uc&#039;s progress on water reduction\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-water-reduction\">Read More about uc&#8217;s progress on water reduction<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The University\u2019s 2025 water reduction goal \u2014 to reduce growth-adjusted potable water consumption 36% by 2025, when compared to a three-year average baseline of fiscal years 2005\u201306, 2006\u201307 and 2007\u201308 \u2014 is normalized per capita, which resulted in radical fluctuations in data due to reduced campus populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the 2021 Annual Sustainability Report illustrates the difference in water consumption for UC locations between fiscal year 2019\u201320 and fiscal year 2020\u201321, instead of measuring progress toward the 2025 goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data from fiscal year 2020\u201321 shows that the University reduced its water usage overall by over 390 million gallons compared to the year before. However, for most of UC\u2019s campuses, water use did not decrease proportionally to the number of individuals who were not on site. This data demonstrates that there are many drivers for water use in UC that are independent of population, including cogeneration plants, building cooling, laboratory processes and irrigation, many of which had to remain active to support the research and essential operational activities of the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the severity of the current drought in California, UC campuses and health systems are continuing to identify additional reductions and share best practices across the University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-water\">View Water Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group last-block has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waste\">Zero Waste<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-embed\" id=\"chart-6\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50%\"><iframe src='\/chart\/line?majorDimension=COLUMNS&#038;sheet_id=1oa9YjrGgiXYAVHc6RwS4XjDX1aoH9MuCjlcCGaEnqzI&#038;data_range=A1%3AC10&#038;aspect_ratio=2&#038;parameters=majorDimension%3DCOLUMNS&#038;yAxis_scale=1&#038;options=null'><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-embed\" id=\"chart-7\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50%\"><iframe src='\/chart\/stacked-bar?majorDimension=COLUMNS&#038;sheet_id=1goPbHPCdf_h5TVgANaJj3L1jWCMIKLQvBrIHxVS8XGg&#038;data_range=A1%3AE7&#038;aspect_ratio=2&#038;parameters=majorDimension%3DCOLUMNS&#038;yAxis_scale=1&#038;options=%7B%22scales%22%3A%7B%22yAxes%22%3A%5B%7B%22ticks%22%3A%7B%22min%22%3A0%2C%22max%22%3A2%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%22annotation%22%3A%7B%22annotations%22%3A%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22line%22%2C%22mode%22%3A%22horizontal%22%2C%22value%22%3A1.34%2C%22borderColor%22%3A%22%23FFB511%22%2C%22borderWidth%22%3A2%2C%22borderDash%22%3A%5B15%2C8%5D%2C%22scaleID%22%3A%22y-axis-0%22%2C%22label%22%3A%7B%22position%22%3A%22right%22%2C%22content%22%3A%222020+Goal%22%2C%22enabled%22%3Atrue%2C%22backgroundColor%22%3A%22%23FFB511%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22line%22%2C%22mode%22%3A%22horizontal%22%2C%22value%22%3A1%2C%22borderColor%22%3A%22%23FF6E1B%22%2C%22borderWidth%22%3A2%2C%22borderDash%22%3A%5B15%2C8%5D%2C%22scaleID%22%3A%22y-axis-0%22%2C%22label%22%3A%7B%22position%22%3A%22right%22%2C%22content%22%3A%222025+Goal%22%2C%22enabled%22%3Atrue%2C%22backgroundColor%22%3A%22%23FF6E1B%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22line%22%2C%22mode%22%3A%22horizontal%22%2C%22value%22%3A0.67%2C%22borderColor%22%3A%22%23E44C9A%22%2C%22borderWidth%22%3A2%2C%22borderDash%22%3A%5B15%2C8%5D%2C%22scaleID%22%3A%22y-axis-0%22%2C%22label%22%3A%7B%22position%22%3A%22right%22%2C%22content%22%3A%222030+Goal%22%2C%22enabled%22%3Atrue%2C%22backgroundColor%22%3A%22%23E44C9A%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%7D&#038;colors%5B0%5D=%23005581&#038;colors%5B1%5D=%231295D8&#038;colors%5B2%5D=%23FFB511&#038;colors%5B3%5D=%23aaaaaa'><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-read-more \"><a data-label=\"Read More about UC&#039;s progress on zero waste\" data-labelless=\"Read Less about UC&#039;s progress on zero waste\" class=\"label\" href=\"#read-more-about-ucs-progress-on-zero-waste\">Read More about UC&#8217;s progress on zero waste<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Despite the ongoing pandemic, campuses have adapted operations while still striving for sustainable outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of the University\u2019s campuses experienced minimal losses in their diversion rates, with three demonstrating modest improvement in fiscal year 2020\u201321. In fiscal year 2020\u201321, the University diverted about 70% of municipal solid waste and construction and demolition wastes from being sent to landfills and generated significantly less total waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with relatively few people on campus, per capita waste generation doubled to 1.9 pounds per person per day. This likely reflects how many waste generating processes (landscaping, lab experiments, building maintenance, etc.) continue independently from the number of people on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, the systemwide Zero Waste Working Group focused on single-use plastics, organics diversion and food waste recovery, and diversity, equity and inclusion. The working group developed templates, guides and outreach materials for implementing the single-use plastics policy at each campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/2021\/overview\/#overview-waste\">View Zero Waste Goals<svg class=\"icon svg-icon icon-arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/wp-content\/themes\/sustainability-uoc\/images\/icons.svg#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group browse-locations has-black-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"expandable has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" role=\"button\">View Data by Location<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"theme-block locations \"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-berkeley\/\">UC Berkeley<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-davis\/\">UC Davis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-davis-health\/\">UC Davis Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-irvine\/\">UC Irvine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-irvine-health\/\">UC Irvine Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/ucla\/\">UCLA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/ucla-health\/\">UCLA Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-merced\/\">UC Merced<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-riverside\/\">UC Riverside<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-san-diego\/\">UC San Diego<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-san-diego-health\/\">UC San Diego Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-san-francisco\/\">UC San Francisco<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-san-francisco-health\/\">UC San Francisco Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-santa-barbara\/\">UC Santa Barbara<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-santa-cruz\/\">UC Santa Cruz<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/agriculture-and-natural-resources\/\">UC Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/lawrence-berkeley-national-lab\/\">Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityreport.ucop.edu\/2021\/locations\/uc-office-of-the-president\/\">UC Office of the President<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University is committed to sustainability as a part of its mission, expressed throughout its operational practices. 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