Commitment Statement:

As part of it's commitment to sustainability the Facility Operations division will conduct all operations in an environmentally responsible manner and comply with all applicable local, state and federal government regulations.

As part of our commitment we will continue to undertake the following initiatives:

• Meet or exceed where practical compliance with all local, state and federal environmental regulations
• Prevent and reduce pollution on university property and prevent university activities from polluting the local environment
• Minimize to the greatest extent practicable the use of toxic substances on university property and seek alternatives to such products where available. Where the use of such substances is unavoidable the substances will be managed to avoid human exposure and releases into the environment
• Encourage continued participation in established recycling and waste reduction programs
• Continually strive to reduce the university's impact on the natural environment
• Strive to further decrease energy demands through increased energy efficiency and conservation methods
• Where practical utilize best management practices in design, construction and maintenance of university facilities that engage sustainable design & operations