Committee
Carbon Neutrality is a Commitment for All of Us
The Sustainability Committee was formed by the Chancellor’s Office in response to the President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality. Its original function was to discuss and implement strategies from the PCCN’s work and to coordinate with the University Units Leadership Council, composed of unit leaders from across the three campuses.
The Sustainability Committee continues to be a leading force toward sustainability. It is made up of appointed faculty, staff, and students under the Chancellor. They coordinate and advise on work that advances carbon neutrality and sustainability on campus. The committee strives to advocate for and integrate sustainability across campus spaces, empowering all departments, units, and individuals to take sustainable action.
Responsibilities
- Develop focus areas for the year around sustainability, based on campus community feedback and the general campus climate.
- Promote sustainability programs and efforts that engage the campus community and support the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals at UM-Flint.
- Gather information from different individuals, groups, units, departments, etc., about completed or ongoing sustainability progress across the university.
- Create a periodic report that highlights the year’s sustainability progress.
Values
- Environmental Stewardship
- Sustainability Education
- Climate Justice
- Energy Conservation
- Community Engagement
Co-Chairs
Members
The Work Doesn’t End Here
The work we do at UM-Flint is not where sustainability ends. The city of Flint is home to many organizations that are working tirelessly to provide positive outcomes for its current and future residents. This list is not exhaustive of all the organizers working for the city, but it’s a good place to start.