The Office of Sustainability. 2. Overview. Introduction to the Programs and Goals. Key Components. How to Certify. The Checklist. Office Resources. Re-Certification. Recognition. What is The Green Office Program?. ID: 733253
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The Green Office Program
The Office of Sustainability
Slide22
Overview
Introduction to the Programs and Goals
Key Components
How to Certify
The Checklist
Office Resources
Re-Certification
Recognition
Slide3What is The Green Office Program?
The Green Office Program is a framework and
set of resources meant to empower offices to reduce their environmental impact on campus through a
self- assessment checklist
that helps offices evaluate their practices, set goals, and be
recognized for their sustainable practices
.
Slide4Program Goals
Major impact through cumulative effortEngagement on all WUSTL campuses
Bring Sustainability Strategic Plan to lifeBuild a sustainable communityOver 113
offices are currently certified
Green Office Participants
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Slide5Key Components
SELF- ASSESSMENT
PROVIDES RESOURCES
GOAL- SETTING
Slide6Certification Levels
6
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
50-64%
65-79%
80-89%
90%+
Slide7Certification Steps
Define
your office space (group of people sharing common resources)Elect a green office liaison (your office representative)
Meet
with a Green Office Associate (optional)
Survey
office members
Complete
Checklist
Set
goals using worksheet
Submit
completed checklist to
the
Green Office webpage.
Slide88
Collecting Information
- Survey
Look for survey icon in questions
Offices with 25+ people must take survey
75% response
Benefits:
Easy way to collect information
Increases accuracy of information (especially larger offices)
Increases participation
Slide99
Checklist Format - Overview
Certification Level
Tabs:
Contain questions for each category
Points:
Automatically calculated for each category
User Registration:
Contact info, office description and referrals
Survey
Certification Percentage:
Automatically calculated based on points
Slide10Checklist Categories
ENERGY
WASTE
DOCUMENTS
PURCHASING
TRANSPORTATION
AWARENESS
INNOVATION
Slide11Checklist Format - Response and Resources
11
Resources:
Located in right column with links to guides and websites
Response:
Drop down tabs automatically calculate points
Slide1212
Office Resources
Green Office
Website
Green Office
Newsletter
and Post Waste Signage
Request
Signage and Resources
Green Office Presentations
Slide13Re-Certification
13
Annual certification
Opportunity to boost certification level
Meet with a Green Office Associate to develop a work plan
Complete Goals worksheet
Slide1414
Recognition
Green Office Plaque
Icon for department website
List on Office of Sustainability website
Green Carpet Awards Ceremony
Additional:
Raffles and incentives for early certification/ re-certification
Deadlines: May 1, August 15, November 15
Referral Incentives
Slide1515
Green Carpet Awards
Slide1616
Sustainability Leadership Awards
Recognizes excellence in sustainability leadership
Recognizing individuals or groups
Applicable to multiple areas in sustainability
Visit the Office of Sustainability website for nomination form
Nominate someone
here
!
Deadline: Dec. 10
Slide17Questions?
17
Contact:
sustainability@wustl.edu
Thank you!
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