Sustainability Policies and Plans

Portland Community College has many documents to guide us in our sustainability efforts, which contribute to the college’s ranking as the number one community college in the United States for sustainability according to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (AASHE STARS). Staff, faculty, and students are involved in developing these policies, plans, guides, and guidelines that govern the college. Scroll down to learn more about all of our sustainability guidance.

PCC staff at the shop the warehouse event at Central Distribution Services

PCC farm animals grazing the solar array at Rock Creek Campus.

Jimmy Hood, FMS Specialist, and Farid Kayali, Strategic Energy Management Associate, take an energy operations tour at Rock Creek campus.

Jimmy Hood, FMS Specialist, and Farid Kayali, Strategic Energy Management Associate, take an energy operations tour at Rock Creek campus

Durable dishware at a sustainable dining event

Durable dishware at a sustainable dining event

Click below to learn more about each policy or guideline.

Board Policies

  • PCC Mission Statement – sustainability is explicitly called out as a core value for the college
  • Board Policy 1203: Values Statement – the college should be a good steward of the environment, engaging in energy-saving and environmental performance improvement strategies to the greatest extent possible.
  • Board Policy 3551: Sustainable Use of Resources – a commitment to becoming a leader in academic programs and operational practices
  • Strategic Plan – a commitment to equitable student success, to fulfill the mission of delivering access to quality education in a collaborative culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Climate Action

Dining and Events

Facilities

Purchasing

Transportation

Waste and Recycling