Sustainability In the Office: Be Energy Smart UCOP Safety Training March 2008

What is Sustainability? “ Sustainability refers to the physical development and institutional operating practices that meet the needs of present users without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, particularly with regard to use and waste of natural resources…” - UC Board of Regents, June 2003

UC Sustainability Initiatives Presidential Policy on Sustainable Practices – –Annual Sustainability Report to Board of Regents: UC System named 4 th Greenest University in the Nation by Sierra Club 1111 Franklin Building received award for green operations and maintenance Central Plant, UC Merced – LEED Gold UC Berkeley’s Organic Salad Bar UCI Chancellor Drake meeting with environmental student groups

Sustainability at UCOP UCOP Departmental Sustainability Coordinators Program Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program Think before you toss: composting and recycling at UCOP –Over 60 % of waste diverted from landfills –34 tons of compost diverted since 11/2006 Be Energy Smart and turn off your electronics every night!

Why turn off your electronics? –Save money UCOP wastes thousands of dollars every year! –Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Help UCOP reduce its carbon footprint by dozens of tons –Improve IT network security Sustainability at UCOP

Take the pledge and publicly display your pledge card outside your workstation! –A reminder to yourself and others –Help build an office culture of conservation! –Be eligible for a prize! Sustainability at UCOP

Visit the Sustainability Table at First Friday - or contact- Andy Coghlan Sustainability Specialist , Questions?