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.
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
- Energy Conservation Procedures – to support sustainable, efficient, and fiscally responsible energy use
- PCC’s 2021 Climate Action Plan – the college’s five-year roadmap toward climate justice
Dining and Events
- Sustainable Event Planning – how to plan your event in a sustainable way
Facilities
- Energy Conservation Procedures – to support sustainable, efficient, and fiscally responsible energy use
- Facilities Plan – a road map document for the college to lead to the best use of land, space, and capital funding
- Green Cleaning Plan – using green cleaning products
- Integrated Pest Management Plan – college policy to approach pest management with the least possible risk to the health and well-being of students, staff, and the environment. This document helps maintain the college’s Bee Campus Certification
- PCC Design and Construction Standards – guidelines and requirements for designing and building new structures and for remodeling existing structures at PCC
- Stormwater Management – guidelines to manage and maintain PCC stormwater management systems and various spill prevention and response activities
- Tree Care Plan – a guiding document for tree care on PCC campuses that helps maintain PCC’s Tree Campus Certification
Purchasing
- Guidelines for Sustainable Purchasing – guidelines to make the most sustainable and responsible purchases
Transportation
- Alternative Transportation – tips on biking, walking, busing, or using the shuttle to campus
- PCC Parking Regulations – information on parking on campus
- Transportation Demand Management Plan – detailed considerations that led to the improvements and strategies that are outlined in the Master Plan for transportation
Waste and Recycling
- Recycling Guide – guidelines on what you can and cannot recycle
- Solid Waste Management Policy – collection, sorting, diversion, and disposal of materials
- Surplus Property – how to dispose of property responsibly