Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 66.51
Liaison Jennifer Lamy
Submission Date July 14, 2022

STARS v2.2

Emerson College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Jennifer Lamy
Campus Sustainability Manager
Campus Services
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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:

Emerson Sustainability has two social media accounts: one on Facebook and one on Twitter. The larger Emerson College social accounts frequently share posts from the sustainability accounts in an effort to continue growing the audience.

Emerson Today is the College’s official news and information microsite, which houses campus announcements, news, and the latest information about Emerson. Campus Services regularly releases news and announcements that exclusively focus on campus sustainability efforts and advancements.

Finally, Emerson College's staff blog, people@Emerson, frequently features sustainability-focused content. For example, the Campus Sustainability authored a post in advance of Earth Week 2022 featuring tips for pursuing sustainable practices at work.


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

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

LEED features are highlighted throughout campus, including LEED certification signage, energy efficiency signage, and water efficiency signage. In addition, specific diversion streams, such as battery recycling, e-waste recycling, k-cup recycling, light bulb recycling and clothing donation signage is placed around campus.


Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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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 Eco Ambassadors offer both a 'Green College Student Tip' guide and a 'Organizing Green Events' guide through the sustainability website. These guides will be updated during the fall, 2022 semester.


A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

Each semester, students publish GREEN Magazine. All content is created, formatted, and edited by Emerson students.


Additional documentation to support the submission:
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