Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.08
Liaison Philip Mansfield
Submission Date March 4, 2022

STARS v2.2

Carleton University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Philip Mansfield
Sustainability Manager
Facilities Management and Planning
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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:
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:
Sustainability Carleton operates a specific platform on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. This is focused on promotion and information towards events, programs and activities on campus, including teaching and research.

A sustainability newsletter is also provided and consists of a green tip of the month and how to complete the task which the tip recommends. In addition departmental specific newsletters included sustainability as a sub-section.

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

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Each residence building has a display screen in its main foyer which updates on energy usage, water consumption, and GHG from that building. In the main lobby of Residence Commons there is also a touch screen that allows users to view the energy, water, and CO2 data from each building in residence compared to one another. There is also an additional screen in the Canal Building on campus which displays live data for the community.

In addition building which have been certified to Green Globes have a plaque included within the entrance/hallway. Other examples of signage include waste and recycling promotion (information walls) and signage towards bottle filling stations.

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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The full guide includes a Sustainable Campus Walking Tour and a location guide to key programs and developments - https://carleton.ca/fmp/wp-content/uploads/Sustainability-tour-map1.pdf

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:
The Housing services website provides a blog on how to live more sustainably in residence as well there is a residence group called project green that brings residence students who are interested in green living together.

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
There is a monthly green tip of the month sent out by the sustainability office providing information about how to make the workplace for sustainable.

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