| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.82 |
| Liaison | Amy Kadrie |
| Submission Date | Jan. 21, 2025 |
University of Rochester
EN-1: Outreach and Communications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 5.00 |
Amy
Kadrie Recycling Coordinator Facilities |
1.1 Sustainability outreach and communications
Website URL of the institution’s central sustainability website:
Does the institution integrate sustainability information into the educational offerings or materials provided during new student orientation or the equivalent?:
Narrative outlining how sustainability information is integrated into new student orientation or the equivalent:
All incoming first-year and transfer students are given the opportunity to pick up a free reusable clamshell to-go container during Orientation Check-In. This was a partnered event with Dining Services to promote sustainable grab-and-go dining practices on campus. One event on the orientation schedule is a Zero-Waste Lunch. Students are invited to enjoy a lunch that was prepared with the planet in mind. From the prep room to the plate, everything is served to avoid sending any material to the landfill. Special measures are taken to make this possible including pre- and post-consumer compost collection, locally sourced ingredients, and alternative packaging. The Team Green student employees hold educational tables where students can learn about the reusable clamshell program, proper recycling methods, and other zero-waste initiatives at UR. Giveaways courtesy of Dining Services and Facilities and Services.
Another event is the Stop 'N' Shop garage sale. Organized by Grassroots, this event sells used dorm essentials donated by students from previous years. This not only prevents these items from being sent to a landfill, but also prevents the purchase of new goods, saving energy and resources. All proceeds from the sale are used by Grassroots to then host sustainability-oriented events throughout the academic year.
Does the institution integrate sustainability information into the educational offerings or materials provided during new employee orientation or the equivalent?:
Narrative outlining how sustainability information is integrated into new employee orientation of the equivalent:
New orientation material promotes alternative transportation initiatives, such shuttle information, carpooling, ride sharing, and biking to work. In addition, recycling info is mentioned regarding patient records and e-waste.
Does the institution have dashboards and/or signage highlighting the institution’s sustainability features or performance?:
Description of the institution’s sustainability dashboards and/or signage:
There are two public energy dashboard portals, which do not require a password and are available to everyone on an official UR network. These portals will not work from off-campus unless you use a UR VPN.
See River Campus and Medical Center portals made available on the Energy Conservation webpage.
Does the institution manage a sustainability-focused social media account, newsletter, blog, online community, podcast, video series, or equivalent communications medium or platform?:
Description of and/or website URL for at least one sustainability-focused communication medium or platform:
The Sustainability Office manages instagram, Facebook and X accounts under the handle UR_Sustainable
https://www.facebook.com/ursustainable
https://www.instagram.com/ursustainable/
Has the institution coordinated one or more sustainability-focused outreach campaigns during the previous three years?:
Description of sustainability-focused outreach campaigns from the previous three years:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
1.2 Percentage of campus stakeholders reached through sustainability outreach and communications
Percentage of campus stakeholders reached through sustainability outreach and communications:
Approach used to determine the percentage of campus stakeholders reached:
Description of the methodology used to determine the reach of the institution’s sustainability outreach and communications:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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