The Sustainable Endowments Institute just released its 2010 Green Report Card. Spelman College received a grade of "D". (Spelman received a "D-" in 2008 and 2009. It was not graded in 2007.)
The overall grade was calculated from the individual grades listed in the following categories:
1. Administration--Examines sustainability policies and commitments by school administrators and trustees. "C"
2. Climate Change & Energy--Looks at energy efficiency, conservation, commitment to emissions reductions and use of renewable energy on campus. "F"
3. Food & Recycling--Evaluates dining services policies including recycling and composting programs. "D"
4. Green Building--Recognizes campus-wide green building guidelines and green building design for new and existing buildings. "F"
5. Student Involvement--Looks at student participation in sustainability initiatives and support for these activities by school administrators. "D"
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6. Transportation--Focuses on alternative transportation for students, faculty and staff, as well as alternative fuel or hybrid technology for campus fleets. "C"
7. Endowment Transparency--Addresses accessibility to endowment investment information and shareholder proxy voting records. "F"
8. Investment Priorities--Considers prioritization of return on investment, investment in renewable energy funds, and investment in community development loan funds. "C"
9. Shareholder Engagement--Looks at shareholder proxy voting practices, including opportunities for student, faculty, and alumni participation. "F"
Spelman College and Howard University are the only hbcus graded by the Sustainable Endowments Institute, which evaluates the 300 colleges and universities in the U.S. & Canada with the largest endowments, as well as 32 additional schools that applied for inclusion.
Photo from Spelman College Admissions Facebook page.
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