GREEN BUCKEYE CERTIFICATION Presented to university offices

2 Ohio State establishes Energy Services and Sustainability (ESS) in 2006 One of the first offices of its kind in higher education in the United States President Gee signs the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment Over 650 institutions have signed, committing their campuses to achieving carbon neutrality Carbon neutrality (or having a net zero carbon footprint) refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by reducing carbon emissions and balancing the remaining amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered Carbon is generated at Ohio State through electricity use, heating and cooling, transportation, etc. SUSTAINABILITY AT OHIO STATE

3 Ron Sega, PhD joins university in 2010 and forms the Office of Energy and the Environment, which expands sustainability efforts to focus on academics, research, policy, outreach, and operations Energy Services and Sustainability works with campus partners to develop a strategic plan to increase Ohio State’s sustainability performance Plan focuses on energy (electricity, heating/cooling, water), sustainable materials management, academics & research, ecological function, and transportation SUSTAINABILITY AT OHIO STATE

4 WHAT IS GREEN BUCKEYE CERTIFICATION?

5 Checklist to see current sustainable practices by an individual, group, office, or department Roadmap for how to reduce your environmental footprint Sections include: Communication and Education Energy Efficiency and Conservation Recycling and Waste Reduction Water Conservation Purchasing Health and Wellness GREEN BUCKEYE CERTIFICATION 85% Colleagues 85% Actions (where applicable)

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7 Sustainability actions already in place Little things add up Use as roadmap to reach certification New ideas Support from Energy Services and Sustainability WORKING TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

8 WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?

9 Support Ohio State’s sustainability goals by increasing awareness and inspiring action Encourage co-workers to reduce energy consumption, increase recycling, and improve efficiency Communicate to university community that your office is certified to be an environmentally supportive office BENEFITS

10 Other Benefits Share the news! Recruitment New employee orientation Boost office morale Receive artwork graphics for your website and window decal Digital Union is proud to display their certification decal

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12 Rob Osterfeld, Sustainability Coordinator Energy Services and Sustainability (614) Stay connected with Energy Services facebook.com/sustainabilityoffice footprint.osu.edu QUESTIONS?