Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 53.97
Liaison Stephen Ellis
Submission Date Aug. 2, 2019
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STARS v2.1

Boston University
EN-8: Employee Orientation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.61 / 1.00 Lisa Tornatore
Sustainability Director
BU Sustainability
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Percentage of new employees (faculty and staff) that are offered orientation and/or outreach and guidance materials that cover sustainability topics:
61

A brief description of how sustainability is included in new employee orientation (including how multiple dimensions of sustainability are addressed):
As part of new staff orientation, handouts are provided with pertinent information on sustainability topics including Green Office Certification, Join the Challenge campaign, recycling, and the Sustainability Liaisons program. Statistics are also provided regarding reductions in GHG emissions, water, and waste, as well as information about LEED certified space and certified green restaurants at the University.

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