Overall Rating	Gold
Overall Score	72.89
Liaison	Tom Twist
Submission Date	Nov. 8, 2023

STARS v2.2

Bates College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 2.00	Tom Twist Sustainability Manager Facilities

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Central sustainability website

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:

Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:

http://www.bates.edu/sustainability/

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:

We put out a monthly newsletter giving updates on sustainability projects around campus which is printed and put in bathrooms, as well as disseminated online via Instagram and Facebook. We maintain a social media presence on these two platforms as well with regular posts.

https://www.bates.edu/sustainability/bates-newsletters/

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:

Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

We have plaques on our newer buildings that highlight green features - energy efficiency and water use, and areas with native plantings.

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

We give guided sustainability tours for both incoming students and outside institutions.

Green living guide

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:

Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

We have a guide for green certification for the student dorms and faculty offices.

https://www.bates.edu/sustainability/get-involved/get-involved-for-faculty-and-staff/green-certification-program-for-offices/green-office-certified-level-1/

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

We specialize in infographics to inform the student body of our progress towards our carbon reduction goals.

Additional documentation to support the submission:

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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

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