| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.26 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Joshua
Kaplan Sustainability Outreach Specialist Office of Sustainability |
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
In September 2013 AU began using the One Million Acts of Green web platform to drive sustainability behavior change among faculty and staff. The platform, branded AsustainableU, encourages faculty and staff participating in AU's Green Office (GO!) program to take sustainable actions related to transportation, energy, purchasing, waste, food and water, engagement and culture, health and wellness, and community service. Users can join teams of their peers, track their progress in GHG emission, water, and energy savings, and see which other actions their colleagues have taken. This dynamic, social aspect provides an innovative key component to creating normative values around sustainable behavior. American University is one of the first universities to utilize this type of software, developed originally for the corporate market, to drive behavior change in the university community. In January 2014 the program was introduced to students living in American University's residence halls.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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