Green Office Certification August 14, 2014

2 Why Become a Certified Green Office? To raise awareness of steps that can be taken in the workplace to reduce environmental footprint Increase participation from all members of each office Opportunity to receive recognition for using sustainable practices Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK

3 GW Sustainability Goals 1. Climate Action Plan  Reduction in carbon emissions from buildings, transportation, and energy use. 2. Ecosystems Enhancement Strategy  Commitment to reducing litter and becoming a “Zero Waste” campus. 3. GWater Plan  Reduce the use of bottled water in the office. Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK

4 Certification Process Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK 1. Preliminary Self-Assessment 2. Initial Consultation 3. Certification Walk Thru 4. Annual Re-certification

5 Examples of Sustainable Office Practices 1 Point Recycling signs are posted next to recycling bins All new staff members are made aware of sustainability goals No space heaters are used in the office Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK

6 Examples of Sustainable Office Practices 2 Points The office uses double-sided printing All trash cans are paired with recycling bins Energy saving/sleep modes are used on all computers Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK

7 Examples of Sustainable Office Practices 3 Points All lights, computers, and monitors are turned off at night or when not in use Reusable dishes are available for staff and visitor use There is a collection system for plastic bags Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK

8 Examples of Sustainable Office Practices 4 Points Office no longer supplies bottled water for staff meetings or events and uses in-line water filtration system Office purchases only paper products with 100% recycled content Majority of office uses public transportation or bikes to work Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK

9 Levels of Certification Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK Level 1 = 20 pointsLevel 2 = 40 points Level 3 = 60 pointsLevel 4 = 80 points

10 Innovation Points Points can be added on if office decides to complete an item that is not already on the list Allows for creativity and ability to make up for other items on the checklist Example: Office purchases plants, which help clean the air. Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK

11 Recognition Office receives a certificate and recognition on the Office of Sustainability website When certified, office is entered into a drawing for a free lunch for the whole office. Drawings will take place quarterly. Sustainable Urban Systems THE GREEN OFFICE NETWORK