Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 62.77 |
Liaison | Lisa Noriega |
Submission Date | June 29, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Yale University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Amber
Garrard Associate Director Yale Office of Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The Yale Office of Sustainability website highlights the history and current efforts on sustainability on campus.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Throughout the academic year, the Office of Sustainability circulates a monthly campaign to a broad list of stakeholders. The content features an area of the Yale Sustainability Plan 2025 and highlights Yale's goals and progress, campus initiatives, academic engagement, tips for behavior, news and events.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Yale Sustainability maintains a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram and other social media platforms.
https://www.facebook.com/yalesustainability/
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3930468/profile
https://www.instagram.com/yalesustain/
https://twitter.com/YaleSustain
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Sustainability Enabled Exploration, or SEE@Yale, is a platform for publishing and disseminating student research on sustainability. Using EliScholar, a digital publishing platform available through the Yale University Library, it provides a repository for student, staff and faculty research on campus and New Haven area sustainability efforts.
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
All LEED buildings have posted cards that highlight their green features. These are also documented on the Office of Sustainability website.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Yale Dining uses a campaign called "More This, Less That" to promote a plant-based diet. Posters are hung in dining halls throughout the academic year.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Yale has several urban meadows on campus (no-mow zones) which are identified by signage which explains the benefits of reduced mowing.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Sustainability.yale.edu offers a virtual sustainability tour of campus that can also be used as a walking tour.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Yale's Transportation Options website provides commuters with information on sustainable modes of transportation, including free personalized commuter counseling through CTRides.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
SmartStreets provides bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers information on safe mobility.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
No
A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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