The University of Georgia Costa Rica 2014-2015 Sustainability Report UGA Costa Rica 2014 - 2015 Sustainability Report | Page 8

2010 – 2015 Sustainability Goals
In 2010, UGACR identified
11 objectives to measure
progress toward overall
sustainability goals.

02

Carbon
Neutrality

Complete a thorough
carbon footprint analysis for
the UGA Costa Rica campus by
2011. Based on this analysis,
develop a strategic plan to
achieve carbon neutrality by
2015.
Grow the carbon offset
program to reach a total of
60,000 trees planted in the
Pájaro Campana Biological
Corridor by 2015.

01

Resource
Efficiency

Complete alternative
energy generation potential
and cost-benefit analysis,
with recommendations for
prioritized implementation by
2015.
Switch all high-use outdoor
bulbs to LED bulbs by 2015 to
reduce energy consumption.
Install low-flow shower heads
and aerators to all campus
sinks and showers by 2011.

03

Sustainable
Agriculture

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University of Georgia Costa Rica

By 2015, increase onsite food production
to 33 percent and
increase on-site and
locally-purchased to
50 percent between
January – July and
67 percent between
August – December.