Andover Public Schools USD 385
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2024-2025)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:27% (Constellation New Energy)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Equity
- Economic Vitality
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by over 1.6 million pounds annually through Proposition 39 projects.
- Energy savings of $108,444 annually from Proposition 39 projects.
Social Achievements
- Established an inclusionary process for student, faculty, and staff participation in sustainability efforts.
- Advocated for social equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in curriculum and college programs.
Governance Achievements
- Established the Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) with diverse membership.
- Adopted the 2021 Energy Master Plan.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
- Reduce GHG emissions by 100% by 2035.
- Decrease EUI by 40% and achieve Net Zero Energy Campus by 2035.
- Reduce potable water usage by 50% from baseline by 2035.
- Increase procurement of sustainable products and services by 50% compared to benchmark levels by 2035.
- Have 80% of food served on campus meeting Real Food Challenge goals by 2035.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Decrease EUI by 25% and produce/procure 75% renewable energy by 2030.
- Increase sustainable food purchases to 20% of the total food budget by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce potable water consumption by 15% from 2019 levels by 2023.
- Investigate restorative and regenerative design principles for inclusion into district building standards by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing GHG emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
- Meeting state and federal energy policies and GHG reduction goals.
- Addressing water conservation needs due to drought.
- Reducing solid waste to landfill.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing Measure G bond projects for energy efficiency and GHG reduction.
- Conducting a feasibility study for district electrification.
- Developing an energy data foundation for usage analysis.
- Setting energy efficiency goals and implementing various projects.
- Establishing water conservation goals and implementing strategies.
- Developing goals to reduce the waste stream and increase waste diversion.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable procurement policy and administrative procedure
- Socially responsible purchasing policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Wildfires
- Drought
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: California Community Colleges Board of Governors Climate Action and Sustainability Framework, AASHE STARS