Mission

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is dedicated to establishing a University-wide plan that promotes environmental sustainability by endorsing the following:

1. Establishing a Campus Sustainability Committee that involves faculty, staff, students and architectural resources to:
   • Educate the University community about GREEN programs that are being initiated and solicit suggestions.
   • Work with campus food and dining services to identify strategies to bring sustainable products to the Student Union and DNA Cafe.
   • Establish a University-wide GREEN website.
2. Establish goals for LEED certification by:
   • Sustainable sites (GREEN site exterior management).
   • Water efficiency (access use of facilities and land to identify strategies for water consumption).
   • Energy and atmosphere.
   • Materials and resources (recycling and SWAP programs).
   • Innovation through new building construction.
3. Conduct an independent energy audit as part of the due diligence process to:
   • Assess energy usage and identify potential reductions.
   • Assess energy costs and potential reductions.