Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 76.52
Liaison Maria Kirrane
Submission Date July 28, 2022

STARS v2.2

University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Maria Kirrane
Sustainability Officer
Office of the Director of Buildings and Estates
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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:
https://www.ucc.ie/en/greencampus/

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:
A monthly "Green Campus Newsletter" is issued every month and emailed to all exchange users in the university, as well as promoted through social media and other outlets. The newsletter presents highlights from current operational activities, campaigns, research and teaching activities and advice on greener living, with links to detailed news items and blogs on the UCC Green Campus website.

Annual Sustainability Reports are produced and published on the website:
https://www.ucc.ie/en/greencampus/resources/annual-reports/

Social media platforms are:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UCCGreenCampus/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/greencampusucc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uccgreencampus/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ucc-green-campus-909211169/?originalSubdomain=ie

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:
Our Green Flag flies over the main quadrangle, the office of the UCC President and primary administrative and governance building, as a symbol of our institutional commitment to sustainability.

The Library building features bold signage that highlights the activities ongoing in the building to reduce energy usage and waste. Visitors are met with a full window sign at the entrance informing them that disposable cups are not permitted in the building. Once inside posters and signage throughout the building inform users a) of what they can do to contribute to the library's efforts and b) what has been achieved to date. Electric Vehicles are also branded with UCC Green Campus logo and message.

https://libguides.ucc.ie/librarysustainability/welcome

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:
The UCC Green Tour App takes visitors on a walking tour of the "green" features of UCC campus. The app is free to download on the apple and android stores. Free maps and headphones are also available in the UCC Visitor's Centre, from where the walk starts.

https://www.ucc.ie/en/greencampus/resources/green-tour-app/

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:
In 2021 UCC EnviroSoc and UCC Green Campus produced a series of information booklets and resources called 'The Clime' - Issue 5 was the 'Sustainable Living' edition.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ySBnwIhAb1LbxSeopMLl9LIcqqxpP9EM/view

EnviroSoc have also recently produced resources including:
- "A Student's Guide to Greener Living"
- "A Zero Waste Guide to Cork"
- "Sustainable Shopping in Cork"

https://www.ucc.ie/en/greencampus/resources/green-guidelines/

The Student Residential Life services put together a rentbook for students which includes information on living in a more environmentally sustainable manner for example waste reduction tips, waste segregation guidance and energy saving tips. The USI Student Switch Off also provides guidance for students living in university accommodation.

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Each year, UCC prepares an annual report to An Taisce, for retention of the Green Flag award. Every three years this involves a full reassessment of all activities over the last three years, and an external review by a panel of experts. The most recent of these reports is available on the Green Campus website.

https://www.ucc.ie/en/greencampus/resources/annual-reports/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Annual Sustainability Reports are available here
https://www.ucc.ie/en/greencampus/resources/annual-reports/

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