climate commitment

As a member of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), Temple University has developed a Climate Action Plan. The Climate Action Plan has been submitted to the American College and University President's Climate Commitment on May 24, 2010 and outlines Temple's plan for achieving climate neutrality, including:

  • Establishing a target date for achieving climate neutrality;
  • Setting interim targets for goals and actions that will lead to climate neutrality;
  • Integrating sustainability into the educational curriculum;
  • Expanding research and community engagement;
  • Establishing mechanisms for tracking progress on goals and actions.

Click here to view the Climate Action Plan.
Click here to view the appendices of the Climate Action Plan.

ACUPCC Timeline

May 2010:  Submission of Climate Action Plan

April 2010:  Public Forums for review and comment on Climate Action Plan

May 2009:  Completion of baseline Greenhouse Gas Inventory

July 2008:  Implement Two Tangible Actions

April 2008:  ACUPCC Signed