Sustainability Action Plan

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The District's Sustainability Action Plan serves as an actionable, clear roadmap towards a sustainable and resilient future for NOCCCD.

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The North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) has never before undertaken the development of sustainability at this scale. The following Sustainability Action Plan, Integrated Energy Management Dashboard, and Total Cost of Ownership Model, informed by the campus community, will guide future campus decision-making around utilities and energy infrastructure, capital planning, and climate resilience. Flexibility within the plan is emphasized to allow for adaptability to external factors as the campus develops while maintaining integrity of the proposed vision and goals.

Purpose of This Plan

The Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) is a strategic planning document created for North Orange County Community College District and its three campuses –Fullerton College, Cypress College, and North Orange Continuing Education. This plan was created with a full engagement of constituents represented by students, faculty, and staff. The District hired DLR Group in May 2023 to support the development of this plan and facilitate the eight-month process with a diverse set of stakeholders.

The purpose of this Plan is to set the guiding principles for, and set a comprehensive approach to, the District’s current sustainability vision to include priorities for wellness, mental health, and resilience of the campus community.  This is a holistic guide for implementing sustainability on the campus. Developed in partnership with and concurrent to facilities planning efforts, the plan will support continued awareness, development, and improvement to ensure that the District’s educational mission is supported by a healthy and resilient environment.

Building upon the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) Climate Action and Sustainability Framework as well as the District’s Administrative Procedures and Policies, this document distills a unique set of complex sustainability topics into clear and achievable objectives, developed in direct response to engagement with the district stakeholders.