S.B. NO. 707 - University of Hawaii Sustainability Office

• Establishes a University of Hawaii system office of sustainability to coordinate implementation of sustainability policies across all ten campuses and meet Aloha+ Challenge targets.

• Office responsibilities include developing strategies for carbon neutrality, zero waste, and local food procurement; coordinating energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives; and securing diversified funding sources.

• Office shall integrate sustainability into curriculum, living/learning labs, internships, and service learning while coordinating student sustainability efforts system-wide.

• Appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2015-2016 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 to establish the office and hire necessary staff.

• Effective date: July 1, 2015.