| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.21 |
| Liaison | Stephen Ellis |
| Submission Date | June 9, 2023 |
Boston University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Lisa
Tornatore Sustainability Director BU Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The BU Sustainability newsletter is distributed to all students, faculty, staff with a BU email address, and anyone else who chooses to subscribe on the sustainability website. It is a publication that disseminates information about current sustainability happenings on campus and in the Boston area.
BU Sustainability also maintains social media platforms focused on ongoing outreach efforts with the BU community.
http://www.bu.edu/sustainability/email-signup/
https://www.facebook.com/BUsustainability
https://twitter.com/sustainableBU
https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebu/
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Sargent College, the School of Social Work, and the College of General Studies have teamed up with BU Sustainability to create informational and behavioral signage for the inhabitants of the building. The LEED certified Makechnie Study Center has eight signs explaining the low-impact, local, and reclaimed materials used in construction. Behavioral signs are placed on each floor in order to inform employees and students about lessening their environmental impact through simple daily actions, such as taking the stairs.
Additionally, digital, touch-screen storyboards provide real-time utility data and green building features in multiple buildings.
Alan and Sherry Leventhal Center Storyboard - https://buildingos.com/s/bu/storyboard3903/
Yawkey Center Storyboard - https://buildingos.com/s/bu/storyboard3983/
Myles Standish Hall - https://buildingos.com/s/bu/storyboard3663/
Dahod Family Alumni Center Storyboard - https://buildingos.com/s/bu/storyboard3713/
BU Children's Center Storyboard - https://buildingos.com/reports/dashboards/9dbedbaeb63011eabb7302420aff3444
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Boston University Green Campus Tour features locations within the Charles River Campus that support sustainable working, learning, and living such as LEED certified buildings, recycling drop-off locations, and the BU Sustainability office.
Charles River Campus map: https://maps.bu.edu/?id=647#!bm/?ce/28018?ct/0,51726,51950,51951,51952,51954,51956,51957,52453,52460,54584,61611?m/619516
Fenway Campus map: https://maps.bu.edu/?id=647#!ce/33295?ct/0,52028,52030,52033,52452,52454,52455,52461,61612
Medical Campus map: https://maps.bu.edu/?id=647#!ce/29681?ct/0,52029,52450,52451,52459,52462,52463,62000
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Green Room Guide provides suggestions for living more sustainably in dorms as well as offices and classrooms. Additionally, new students and their families are exposed to sustainable living options in a mock dorm room set up during summer orientation where student sustainability ambassadors highlight resources for sustainable living.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Occupancy brochures have been produced and distributed to employees in WBUR CitySpace to help familiarize employees and guests with new green building features, such as energy efficiency, water efficiency, and engagement.
https://www.wbur.org/events/about
https://d279m997dpfwgl.cloudfront.net/wp/2021/02/Sustainable-CitySpace-1.pdf
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This represents FY2022 BU Metrics.
This represents FY2022 BU Metrics.
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