Cline updates trustees on sustainability master plan

Purdue Administrative Operations Senior Vice President Michael B. Cline presented Friday (June 7) an update on the progress made toward the 13 goals outlined in the 2020 Physical Facilities Sustainability Master Plan and key strategic sustainability activities. Ten goals have been met, including but not limited to goals on water use reduction, construction waste recycling, e-waste recycling, tree plantings, bicycle infrastructure expansion and green building construction.

Progress continues on the following goals from FY11-23:

• Greenhouse gas emissions have been cut by 41% per capita and 27% overall, despite a 17% increase in campus gross square footage and a 28% increase in student enrollment.
• Total energy consumption increased 10% despite larger growths in square footage and occupants mentioned above; energy consumption per square foot decreased by 10%.
• 32% of waste is being recycled.

Cline also highlighted innovative sustainability activities, including small modular nuclear reactor studies, the Duke Energy Combined Heat and Power Plant at Purdue, and energy demand management activities. The full presentation is available online.