GMC Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Inventory

Welcome
My predecessor, John Brennan, took the bold step in 2007 to make Green Mountain College the first Vermont institution to sign the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. This greenhouse gas inventory represents an important step in Green Mountain's path to climate neutrality. As the new president, I enthusiastically reaffirm Green Mountain College's pledge to meet the objectives outlined in the Presidents Climate Commitment.

Climate change is arguably the most critical issue of our time. It is vital that institutions of higher learning demonstrate that climate neutrality is indeed an achievable goal. I have no illusions that this will be an easy task. I am, however, deeply committed to working with our talented staff and faculty to chart a responsible course for Green Mountain College. This greenhouse gas inventory will serve as the baseline as we develop our Climate Action Plan in the coming year.

Green Mountain has been a leader in the rapidly expanding campus sustainability movement. In fact, the College's environmental mission and its award winning Environmental Liberal Arts curriculum convinced me to pursue the presidency. I believe that Green Mountain can offer valuable insights and strategies needed for the broader societal transition to a carbon free economy.

I look forward to working with the hundreds of other colleges and universities across the country that have signed the Presidents Climate Commitment and to playing a leadership role in this movement.

Warmest regards,

Paul J. Fonteyn, Ph.D.
President, Green Mountain College