Implementation Plan

The most critical action UR can take following creation of the Sustainability Plan is ensuring a successful transition from strategy to implementation. This involves associating each action with deliverables, responsible parties, resource requirements, implementation milestones, metrics, and timelines to build an understanding of the resources required to carry out plan goals.

Putting this plan into effect will require allocation of tasks, acquisition of funding, intentional sequencing of strategies, coordination across functional areas, and consistent communication of initiatives. To support this considerable effort over the next six years, an implementation plan has been created. This roadmap, which will be managed by the Office for Sustainability and supported by the Sustainability and Environmental Awareness Committee (SEAC), delineates timelines, responsible parties, cost, performance indicators, and status of each strategy and associated action in the plan. It is intended to function both as a project management and accountability tool.

SEAC subcommittees, which are organized around each plan goal, will meet regularly and welcome new members. The cross-functional nature of sustainability invites participation not only of students, staff, faculty from across the University, but also alumni and community members.

University of Richmond is committed to yearly assessment and reporting of our sustainability progress. Ongoing evaluation and communication allows us to learn from our efforts, showcase successes, and share new opportunities. The annual Sustainability Report will communicate straightforward, easy-to-interpret metrics on a user-friendly platform.

The Sustainability Plan is intended to be a living document that will be reviewed, updated and amended as needed. It must be able to adapt to new opportunities, offer value to congruent initiatives, and respond to changing demands. This plan establishes a foundation from which we will continue to explore new ideas that increase our capacity for stewardship and leadership in a changing world.