| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.89 |
| Liaison | Julie Newman |
| Submission Date | Oct. 23, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
IN-4: Green Athletics
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.00 / 0.50 |
MIT
Office of Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution’s green athletics program include the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Zero waste and/or carbon neutral athletic events | No |
| A stadium certified under a green building rating system | No |
| A sustainable food and beverage purchasing program that includes athletic event vendors and concessions | No |
| A program to minimize the use of potable water and chemicals in turf maintenance and groundskeeping | No |
| A program to support more sustainable transportation options for athletic events | Yes |
| Community engagement efforts, e.g. to educate students and fans/supporters about the institution’s sustainability initiatives | No |
| An athletic team certification program | No |
A brief description of the institution’s green athletics program, including the specific initiatives selected above:
MIT Athletics installed a green roof on its bathroom pavilion at Steinbrenner Stadium and works with the Department of Facilities on the placement of recycling bins and compactors at indoor and outdoor athletic venues. MIT Athletics provides information to visitors about public transportation options to athletic facilities via the MBTA.
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