Sustainability Engagement Update February 2019 Survey Results Overview An initial sustainability engagement survey of 1,491 respondents was conducted in 2014 as part of the development of UNO’s Sustainability Master Plan. A Sustainability Engagement Score for UNO students, faculty, and staff was calculated based on results connected to the dimensions outlined in the center column of the table below. All scores are calculated out of 100. UNO has a goal to achieve an overall Sustainability Engagement Score (SES) of 75 by 2025. In order to track progress, the same survey was administered again to students, faculty, and staff in February 2019. 1,310 respondents took part in at least some portion of the survey. Survey demographics (primary job type, student residence, and current academic year) statistically differed between 2014 and 2019, therefore caution should be used when making direct comparisons between 2014 and 2019 (see page 12 of this report to see demographic differences). The SES findings are noted below.
Dimensions of Sustainability Engagement
Dimensions
2014
2019
Awareness of Efforts (very/moderately familiar)
31
45
+14
Knowledge (extremely/very knowledgeable)
44
45
+1
Behavioral Frequency (always/most of the time)
75
71
-4
36
NA
58
88
+30
52
57
at UNO to be more environmentally responsible and save natural resources
about ways to help conserve energy/natural resources of self-reported behaviors for key sustainable actions
Perceived Norm (always/most of the time)
or perceptions of how others engage in sustainable behaviors
Awareness of Sustainability (very/moderately familiar) term/concept of sustainability
Overall Scores… 1
Difference
GOAL 75
+5
Motivations Ranked importance of why UNO should actively pursue sustainability.
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Environment Responsibility Quality of Work/Life Health & Wellness Leadership Sustainability Literacy Financial Savings Engagement Mission Recruitment 0
175
350
525
700
0%
22.5%
45%
67.5%
90%
Awareness of Efforts
MavRIDE Program Bicycle sharing programs on campus Shuttle real-time GPS tracking MetroRideshare.org (carpool-matching) UNO Sustainability Committee Carpool parking permit Sustainability minor UNO sustainability webpage Sustainability is 1 of UNO's 5 priorities Sustainability Master Plan
2
Communication Preferred methods for ensuring students, faculty, and staff are better informed about sustainability-related activities and programs at UNO. Emails Posters and Signage Dept/Class Info Events/Orientation Maverick Daily Social Media Newsletter UNO App or Website Shuttle Buses All Other 0%
7.5%
15%
22.5%
30%
Knowledge Knowledge level of how each respondent can take personal sustainability action. Extremely Knowledgeable
Very Knowledgeable
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Slightly Knowledgeable
23%
Recycle certain items on campus
Travel to/from campus in a manner that reduces greenhouse gas emissions
38%
17%
Reduce unnecessary waste of materials on campus
14%
Conserve energy on campus, beyond just shutting off lights
12% 0%
30%
28%
19% 25%
3
Not At All Knowledgeable
50%
75%
100%
Behavior Self-reported frequency of sustainable behaviors.
Always
Most of the Time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
NA
Place recyclables (paper, metal, and rigid plastics) in a recycling container
60%
30%
Open doors manually instead of using the automatic door button (unless necessary)
59%
31%
53%
Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator Use REUSABLE mugs, water bottles, lunch containers, utensils, and/or plates
41%
Turn off non-emergency lights when leaving unoccupied rooms and workspaces
39%
28% 40% 32%
45%
Print double-sided when possible Lower the light levels or use fewer lights when possible or if natural light is available
28%
Shut down your computer when not in use
29% 19%
Close the blinds on hot, sunny days Unplug nonessential electrical appliances and equipment (or turn off the power strip if the items are plugged into a power strip)
13% 0%
25% 32% 23% 21%
21% 25%
4
50%
75%
100%
Peer Behavior Frequency of sustainable behaviors of other employees and students. Always
Most of the Time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator
7%
43%
Open doors manually instead of using the automatic door button (unless necessary)
8%
42%
Use REUSABLE mugs, water bottles, lunch containers, utensils, and/or plates
7%
Place recyclables (paper, metal, and rigid plastics) in a recycling container
7%
Print double-sided when possible
6%
Turn off non-emergency lights when leaving unoccupied rooms and workspaces
4%
Lower the light levels or use fewer lights when possible or if natural light is available
2%
22%
Close the blinds on hot, sunny days
4%
19%
Shut down your computer when not in use
4%
Unplug nonessential electrical appliances and equipment (or turn off the power strip if the items are plugged into a power strip)
NA
40% 37% 31% 25%
17%
2%10% 0%
25%
5
50%
75%
100%
Transportation Mode Split Trips between home and campus
Drive alone 64%
Trips Between Home and Campus Work remotely 9%
37% of survey respondents are Very Likely (16%) or Likely (21%) to ride ORBT to travel to campus
Walk 7%
Bicycle 2%
Car/Vanpool 9% Bus 9%
Rideshare 1%
6
Transportation Mode Split Trips between Dodge, Scott, and Center campuses
Drive alone in a personal vehicle 47%
Trips Between Dodge, Scott, and Center Campuses
Shuttle 33%
Between campus transportation Weekly ONEWAY TRIPS (Monday Friday) Electric scooters
Carpool or vanpool 5%
Ride a bicycle 2%
Walk 8%
Take the bus 3%
Rideshare 1% Ride a motorcycle, moped, or scooter 0%
7
Weekly Trips
Current Use
Potential use
Percent Change
100
8,600
8600%
Electric pedalassisted bicycles
1,100
6,500
590%
Autonomous shuttle
16,600
27,100
160%
Potential UNO Sustainability Efforts
86%
52%
of respondents strongly support (26%) or support (26%) preferential parking for carpoolers or hybrid vehicles
of respondents strongly agree (53%) or agree (33%) that they would compost at UNO
78%
61%
of respondents strongly support (53%) or support (25%) a styrofoam ban 8
of respondents strongly agree (28%) or agree (33%) that they would purchase more sustainable food if options were provided even if they cost slightly more
Focus Where should UNO focus efforts to be more sustainable?
WASTE RENEWABLE ENERGY ENERGY CONSERVATION FOOD PURCHASING GREEN SPACE TRANSPORTATION WATER WELLNESS WATER CAPTURE DIVERSITY GREENHOUSE GASES ENGAGEMENT CLIMATE RESILIENCY CURRICULUM OTHER 0%
15%
30%
9
45%
60%
Strengths and recent successes Qualitative analysis of responses to an an open-ended question
“Recycling is successful on campus”
Recycling Bins and Awareness
Transit and Charging Stations
Waste and Plastics
Resource Conservation
“UNO promotes sustainability by showing students how
Sustainability Master Plan Implementation
Green Space
LEED and Recognition
Academic Options
No Smoking and Sustainable Food Options
Other 0%
10%
20%
10
30%
40%
“We are an open community and will accept anyone from any background”
Opportunities for UNO to be more sustainable Qualitative analysis of responses to an an open-ended question
“Too much plastic for food purchasing options.”
Composting and Plastics
More Education and Awareness
Bus, Biking, and Walking
Energy Use and Efficiency
More Recycling and Orange Bags
“Make recycling more accessible”
Renewable Energy and Supply Chains
Affordable Sustainable Food
Gardens and Greenspace
Telecommuting and Digital Materials
Other 0%
8%
15%
11
23%
30%
“Working with the sports teams in reaching sustainability goals”
Primary Job Type
Gender
2019
2019
Student Female Male Non-binary
Staff Faculty 0%
18%
35%
53%
70%
Prefer not to Disclose Transgender
2014
Other
Student
0%
Staff
18%
35%
53%
70%
15%
23%
30%
15%
23%
30%
Faculty 0%
18%
35%
53%
70%
Current Academic Year/Status
2019 Student Residence
First Year Sophomore
2019
Junior On campus
Senior
Off campus
Graduate Student 0%
20%
40%
60%
0%
80%
8%
2014
2014 First Year
On campus
Sophomore Off campus
Junior 0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Senior Graduate Student 0%
12
8%