| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.97 |
| Liaison | Natalie Hayes |
| Submission Date | Aug. 6, 2020 |
Bentley University
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Natalie
Hayes Associate Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
1. The Climate Leadership Network (formerly ACUPCC)
2. AASHE
3. College and University Recycling Coalition
4. United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
5. Net Impact
2. AASHE
3. College and University Recycling Coalition
4. United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
5. Net Impact
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
1. Northeast Campus Sustainability Consortium
2. Boston Consortium Sustainability Group
2. Boston Consortium Sustainability Group
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
1. Amanda King, Panelist, Horizon 2018 Clean Energy Conference, Sustainable University Campuses: Exploring Smart Solutions and Ways of Living
2. Natalie Hayes, Presenter, 2018 AASHE Conference, Paying for Sustainability: Creating a Relationship With Institutional Advancement
3. Amanda King, Presenter, 2019 AASHE Conference, Bentley University's LEED Platinum Ice Arena: A Business School’s Teaching Tool
4. Natalie Hayes, Presenters, 2019 AASHE Conference: How to Engage Students to Get More Done
5. Natalie Hayes, Panelist, 2019 AASHE Conference: (as part of the Diversity Advisory Council):
2. Natalie Hayes, Presenter, 2018 AASHE Conference, Paying for Sustainability: Creating a Relationship With Institutional Advancement
3. Amanda King, Presenter, 2019 AASHE Conference, Bentley University's LEED Platinum Ice Arena: A Business School’s Teaching Tool
4. Natalie Hayes, Presenters, 2019 AASHE Conference: How to Engage Students to Get More Done
5. Natalie Hayes, Panelist, 2019 AASHE Conference: (as part of the Diversity Advisory Council):
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
The Bentley Arena was submitted for the Massachusetts Chapter US Green Building Council Green Building of the Year Award. The Multipurpose Arena was chosen for the Eversource Energy Optimization Award.
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
1. Amanda King, Chair, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Energy & Sustainability Council
2. Natalie Hayes, AASHE Diversity Advisory Committee
3. Amanda King, Massachusetts Business Roundtable
4. Natalie Hayes, Post Landfill Action Network (PLAN) Advisory Board
2. Natalie Hayes, AASHE Diversity Advisory Committee
3. Amanda King, Massachusetts Business Roundtable
4. Natalie Hayes, Post Landfill Action Network (PLAN) Advisory Board
Does the institution have an ongoing mentoring relationship with another institution through which it assists the institution with its sustainability reporting and/or the development of its sustainability program?:
Yes
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
Natalie Hayes, Associate Director, participated in the AASHE Mentorship Program for a sustainability professional at Concordia College in 2019.
Has the institution had employees or students serving as peer reviewers of another institution’s sustainability data and/or STARS submission during the previous three years?:
No
A brief description of the peer review activities:
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Optional Fields
Bentley University was considering entering into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with many other local universities. This agreement would fund the creation of a wind farm and fixed-price electricity. Due to risk, Bentley decided not to pursue this agreement.
Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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