1. Sustainable Office Program: Introduction

2. What is Sustainability?

3. What is the Sustainable Office Program? Tool to guide and recognize offices’ achievements in sustainability 8 categories Overlap with Sustainability Plan

4. Why Was This Developed? Sustainability Plan Climate Commitment Offices are large component

5. Why Get Involved? Adopt sustainable practices in alignment with Sustainability Plan Guided approach with resources provided Fun, competitive way to celebrate accomplishments At least 30 other colleges & universities have a version

6. Focus Areas 1.Participation & Engagement 2.Climate & Energy 3.Food & Dining 4.Purchasing 5.Community Building & Social Equity 6.Transportation 7.Waste 8.Water 9.Events & Meetings

7. Structure Baseline survey Complete all feasible actions Submit list of completed actions. Certification is based on number of actions completed: Bronze: 30Gold: 90 Silver: 60Platinum: 120 You may repeat the process for a higher level of certification.

8. Sample Actions All electronics are turned off or unplugged at night and when not in use. Our computer monitors go into sleep mode after 5-20 minutes of inactivity, computers after 30-60 minutes. We turn off lights in unoccupied common areas (kitchen, bathroom, mail room, etc.). Our thermostats are set to 75-78 degrees in summer and 69-72 degrees in winter. Tool: Energy Policy

9. Getting Started 1.Discuss Sustainable Office Program at a staff meeting –Need 75% approval 2.Identify a Sustainable Office Representative 3.Email Katie Klaniecki (kak612) to get started!

10. Questions? Katie Klaniecki Sustainability Program Coordinator kak612@lehigh.edu (610) 758-3692 Laura Dobroski Sustainable Office Assistant lgd215@lehigh.edu