Sustainability Planning at Georgetown University

The Office of Sustainability is developing a new sustainability plan for the university. The objective of this new plan is to create a shared vision for sustainability at Georgetown, develop goals and targets for measuring our progress, and identify pathways for achieving those goals. This plan will be built on the foundation of previous planning and sustainability work and will be an important opportunity to shape the future of sustainability at Georgetown for the next decade.
You can stay informed about the plan’s progress and opportunities to provide ideas and input by signing up for our sustainability planning listserv.
Timeline
- Planning Kick-off Meetings: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 (daytime event geared towards faculty and staff and evening event geared toward students)
- Sustainability Plan Framework: Draft document released April 27. Tell us what you think!
- Draft Sustainability Plan: to be released September 2022
- Final Sustainability Plan: to be released Fall 2022
How to Get Involved
- Draft Documents:
- Draft Sustainability Plan Framework. Tell us what you think using this easy comment form or email us at sustainability@georgetown.edu.
- Sustainability Planning Meetings:
- Daytime Kickoff Meeting (geared towards faculty and staff): March 15, 2022, 12:30 to 1:30 pm (See notes, slide deck, and recording)
- Evening Kickoff Meeting (geared towards students): March 15, 2022, 6:00 to 7:30 pm (See notes and slide deck)
- Draft Framework Release Meeting: April 27, 2022, noon to 1:00 pm (see slide deck and recording)
- Sustainability Working Groups: sign up to dig in deeper to a specific topic or two.
- Sustainability Office Hours: join Office of Sustainability Staff in talking about your ideas and input in a relaxed, casual setting from 4-5 pm on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- MindMixer Input Tool: Brainstorm ideas for what should be addressed in the plan (now closed).
Planning Inputs and Resources
The following resources will help shape and inform the new Georgetown University Sustainability Plan:
- Relevant Georgetown Planning Work
- Georgetown Sustainability Data and Analysis Work
- STARS Sustainability Performance Assessment (Sept 2020)
- International Sustainability Standards
- Existing District of Columbia Sustainability Plans
- Relevant District of Columbia Legislation and Regulations
To find out more or for questions, contact us at sustainability@georgetown.edu.