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.
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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.