Temple is committed to Climate Action
In 2019, Temple embarked on a new chapter in its climate leadership - updating its Climate Action Plan with a clear path to carbon neutrality and strategies for building a more resilient university. It is a framework for advancing a holistic approach to sustainability and resilience. It sets forth measurable goals with defined timeframes, university-wide standards, and guiding principles for action.
Our goals are divided into five focus areas. Discover more about our progress and strategic initiatives in the chapters below.
Our Climate Action Plan Goals
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Academic & Research Goals
Academics & Research goals focus on three sub-groups that support ways that shape a sustainable and resilient future through its curriculum, co-curricular offerings, and support for climate -related research.
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Culture Goals
Culture goals focus on strategic partnerships, leadership development, and interdisciplinary collaborations that will help to foster a sustainable campus culture.
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Energy Goals
Energy goals focus on reducing energy demand and cleaning the university's energy sources. Click here to learn more.
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Design Goals
Design goals focus on mitigating the impacts of our buildings through efficient and sustainable design. Click here to learn more.
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Operations Goals
Operations goals focus on advancing sustainable and resilient operations across individual, departmental, school and college, and institutional systems. Click here to learn more.