Report of the Williams College Climate Action Committee

Other Recommendations Required to Achieve Target

We further recommend that Williams:
  • Develop policies for sustainable development associated with new buildings. These policies should include requirements for environmental impact assessments, energy performance standards and minimizing building area.

  • Allocate funding for an array of projects aimed at reducing emissions.

  • Invest in measurement technology that will enable us to better understand our energy requirements and support initiatives to change our behavior patterns.

  • Establish an office of sustainability, led by a director, to determine the most appropriate plan for implementation of the emissions reductions strategies, coordinate campus efforts and liaise with external parties.

  • Monitor progress at intermediary milestones.