Interdenominational Theological Center

School details:
Full-time enrollment: 414
Part-time enrollment: 300
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Administration

• ITC has signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment and implemented a sustainability plan.
• The school’s website includes green living tips and information about sustainability initiatives on campus.
• The school is working on a green purchasing policy.
• ITC’s sustainability initiative is discussed in the school’s strategic plan.
• Sustainability has factored into decisions about construction, conserving utilities, and course offerings since 2005.

Green Building

• To improve energy efficiency, LED and other efficient lighting has been installed, as well as timers for temperature control.
• Low-flow faucets have been installed to conserve water.

Climate Change & Energy

• A greenhouse gas inventory is currently in progress.
• The school retrocommissions its HVAC systems to improve efficiency.
• The university holds campaigns to encourage members of the campus community to reduce their energy use, and it conducts individual energy audits.

Dining

• The school’s dining halls offer local foods.

Transportation

• ITC employees have the option to take Fridays off in order to reduce the necessity of vehicle use.