Pace Law School

Environmental Sustainability Policy Statement

Pace University School of Law recognizes the critical importance of environmental sustainability in today’s changing world.  Institutions of higher education can have broad impacts on the world around them.  Pace, its students, faculty and staff, have a community presence and global influence.  As an educational institution, the Law School is in a unique position to be a leader in pursuing environmentally sustainable solutions.  A coordinated and comprehensive sustainability program will further demonstrate Pace’s dedication to environmental and humanitarian issues.

The Pace community recognizes the on-going efforts that have been applied thus far toward achieving the goal of campus-wide sustainability.  Pace will actively pursue a path committed to environmental and social stewardship and sensitivity.  The Law School strives to be a model of ecological and social responsibility by incorporating sustainability into the present and future ventures of the school community.  This policy statement signifies a comprehensive pledge to engage in practices that facilitate sustainability in campus purchasing, operations, culture and consumption. 

Purchasing

Pace will implement a sustainable purchasing policy that provides structure, guidance and resources for campus-based purchasing in order to maximize the human and environmental benefits of the school’s market presence and to serve as a role model in the community.

Operations

Pace will ensure that all operational policies address sustainability issues effectively by incorporating necessary changes into its organizational structure.  Pace will set short and long-term goals and establish a Sustainability Task Force to meet their requirements.

Culture

Pace will foster a culture of sustainability through education and leadership among its students, faculty and staff.

Consumption

Pace will reduce consumption by pursuing efficiency, frugality and alternative solutions in an environmentally sound, but economically viable manner.

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