Sustainability Action Plan: Operations

The campus strives to operate in a way that conserves resources or uses them as efficiently as possible.

Sustainability Action Plan
Operations Section

Objective 1: Construct, operate, and maintain buildings sustainably
Objective 2: Reduce the impact of chemicals used in operations of campus buildings and grounds
Objective 3: Increase conservation of on- and off-campus natural resources
Objective 4: Invest sustainably
Objective 5: Function as a Living Laboratory

Top Accomplishments

Since 2007, all new buildings must be LEED Silver certified
NAU handles chemicals in compliance with Environmental Health and Safety regulations
The campus uses xeriscaping and drought resistant landscaping
Custodial Services use Green Seal Certified cleaning products, recycled trash bags, and recycled toilet paper and paper towels
A chemical tracking/purchasing program is regulated by the Office of Regulatory Compliance and targets departments with heavy chemical use
NAU is home to ten LEED certified buildings, including the Applied Research and Development building which is LEED Platinum
We have upgraded more than 12,000 light fixtures to more efficient fluorescent, CFL, and LED lighting as part of a 2014 university-wide facility upgrades
Established paperless processes for resident records and communications, marketing, room applications and assignments, and room inventories
All student housing is retrofitted with low flow shower heads, toilets, and urinals