Sustainability

The Alamo Colleges District has many resources for practicing sustainability throughout the district whether you are a student, faculty, or staff member.

Energy and Sustainability Presentation

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Our Goals

Alamo Colleges is committed to becoming a sustainable institution that promotes economic, environmental, and social well-being.

The sustainability goals set forth for the district include the following:

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Alamo Colleges signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate commitment in 2009. 

    ACD procedure under B.10.1.1  sets the District committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, and a mid-term goal of 30% reduxtion in 2020. 

    Alamo Colleges District recorded a 44% reduction for the mid-term goal in Metric Tons per 1,000 Square Feet.

  • Energy Conservation - In accordance with Texas SB 898, the District will continue to reduce total electricity consumption by 5% each year.

 

District Initiatives

Transportation

Alternative Transportation at Alamo Colleges

Commuting among Alamo Colleges' students, staff, and faculty generates more than half of all ACD greenhouse gas emissions—more than the total emissions from ACD's electrical and natural gas energy consumption over the past year.

Alamo Colleges is a firm advocate for alternative transportation and is actively exploring new ways to reduce the commuting emissions we contribute to the atmosphere daily.

Check out our transportation pages for resources on biking, walking, and busing to campus.

Did you know?

All Alamo Colleges' academic students can ride the VIA bus for FREE!

  • How does it work?

    Your Alamo Colleges District ID is your U-Pass to ride on all VIA mainline bus routes.

    Just show your student or employee ID to the bus operator when boarding.
  • I have a car, why would I want to ride the bus?

    Since September 1, 2015, all VIA buses have offered free 4G internet for passengers.

    This means you can use your time in transit to catch up on homework or check your Facebook feed.

    With San Antonio's "hands-free" law, you can safely text your friends while on your way without breaking the law or risking an accident.

    Students who ride the bus pay $0 for transportation to and from school, while car commuters spend $400–$700 per semester just on gas.