Environmental Stewardship Committee
Work in progress
The structure of working groups in the ESC suggests the scope and ambition of the planning being done. Each of the following groups includes members of the main committee plus other students, faculty, and staff with interest and/or expertise in their respective subjects:
- The energy subcommittee is working on how to conserve energy in the design and operation of buildings, equipment, and grounds; on the purchase of energy from renewable sources; and on the possible production of energy on campus. Michael Dupre, chair.
- The transportation subcommittee is exploring ways to provide “greener” and more energy-efficient means of commuting and traveling between UB’s three campuses; to promote the use of such transportation alternatives; and to reduce travel demand. James Nadbrzuch and Jim Simon, co-chairs.
- The materials subcommittee is focusing on ways to minimize waste, promote campus-wide recycling, and to promote the purchase of environmentally friendly materials for UB operations. Judith Miller, chair.
- The information technology subcommittee is investigating the use of computing and telecommunications technology to conserve energy by reducing travel demand through teleconferencing and telecommuting and through the efficient use of energy in all computing. Sandra Peters and Jennifer Bowen, co-chairs.
- The research, teaching, and public service subcommittee is exploring how the core mission of the university – the production, transmission, and application of knowledge – can serve the cause of sustainability, both on campus and beyond. Kenneth Tramposch and Michael Ryan, co-chairs.
- The outreach and communications subcommittee is working to tell the story of UB’s efforts to create more sustainable campuses – and to encourage members of the university and community alike to join in. Ryan McPherson, chair.