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Climate Action Plan

Davidson College Climate Action Plan 2021–2026

Building on the 2010 Climate Action Plan (CAP), the 2021–2026 CAP intentionally focuses on curbing Davidson’s institutional greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change.

Recommendations to achieve a 50 percent reduction in campus emissions over the next five years (*relative to the FY2008 baseline):

  • Expand electricity from renewable sources
  • Continuously improve energy management
  • Manage emissions from campus boiler plant
  • Acknowledge and address education abroad emissions
  • Develop a program for responsible institutional air travel.

Climate Action Plan Reports

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2021–2026 Climate Action Plan Report

A roadmap to halving campus Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2026, including focused outcomes, strategic positioning, key team members and stakeholders, guiding principles and strategies.
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2010 Climate Action Plan Report

As a signatory of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, from 2007 to 2009 Davidson College conducted analysis and drafted recommendations resulting in a 2010 Climate Action Plan Report.