Sustainability Committee

The committee reviews, analyzes, prioritizes , and recommends actions that will sustain the academic mission of Ohio University. The Provost, the Vice President for Finance and Administration, and the Vice President for Student Affairs chair the Committee jointly.

The Committee may review, analyze, prioritize , and make recommendations on:

• The Ohio University Sustainability and Climate Action Plans and revisions processes;
• The organization and operation of Ohio University Sustainability sub-committees and Sustainability Hubs;
• Annual Sustainability reporting, both internal and external;
• New or revised policies and practices concerning the sustainability themes of climate, water, energy, solid waste, food, grounds, buildings, transportation, procurement, investments, student life, and human resources;
• Evaluation of decisions, policies , and practices through the sustainability triple bottom line framework of simultaneous benefits to the economy, the environment and society;
• Evaluation of sustainability grant and award proposals.
• Other items as needed.

The Sustainability Committee makes its recommendations to the President and the Board of Trustees.