Adaptation

Climate Action Group

Mission

The adaptation working group will work across campus and engage with our host communities to establish comprehensive plans for just and equitable climate adaptation.

Participants

Co-Chairs

Steve Keleman

Director, Office of Emergency Management, Rutgers IP&O

Jeffrey Issler

Emergency Management Specialist, Rutgers IP&O

Members

Marjorie Kaplan, Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute
Dave Robinson, Professor, Geography, New Jersey State Climatologist

Scope:

Develop a data collection system/methodology that will allow for comprehensive and consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting.
Reduce indirect (Scope 3) emissions associated with the non-food supply chain, procurement, and waste by at least 30% by 2030 and increase overall supply chain sustainability
- Implement a comprehensive university source reduction and reuse policy
  and program
- Purchase products with reduced toxic chemicals