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Commitments to action on climate change
Claremont McKenna College signed onto the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment in 2007. In addition, Claremont McKenna College has implemented a policy of LEED Silver Certification for all new construction on campus, an Energy Star Procurement Policy, alternative transportation programs, and green power purchasing.

Energy profile
Claremont McKenna College, a member of the Claremont Colleges Consortium, purchases its electricity from Southern California Edison. Southern California Edison purchases above 85% of its energy from nonrenewable resources and 15% of its energy from renewable sources. No carbon offsets or Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have been purchased by the College. No information on carbon sequestration or storage is reported. Claremont McKenna College’s Climate Action Implementation Plan the college hopes that the solar photovoltaic array market will be more cost effective by 2035 so that the college could consider installing arrays on rooftops on campus to help achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Energy investments
The American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) indicates that Claremont McKenna College has not established guidelines or an organizational structure that fosters climate and sustainability proposals at companies where the college’s endowment is invested. The College has spent $250,000-$499,000 on Climate Action Plan projects so far. Two campus buildings have received LEED certification since signing the ACUPCC, and six more are scheduled for completion within the next two years.

Community impact
The American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment indicates that the College plans to pursue partnerships with the City of Claremont and other additional efforts with sustainability in the community at large.