Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 56.01
Liaison Suzanne Wood
Submission Date Aug. 16, 2023

STARS v2.2

UMass Chan Medical School
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.20 / 2.00 Kortni Wroten
Sustainability and Energy Manager
Facilities
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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:
https://www.umassmed.edu/sustainability
+ Date Revised: Nov. 29, 2023

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:

The University publishes a bimonthly sustainability e-newsletter sent out to everyone with an @umassmed.edu email address. The newsletter highlights new sustainability projects, accomplishments, and events. The newsletter also provides helpful resources to faculty, staff, and students to help them reduce their environmental impact. The newsletter further engages members of the UMass Chan community to get involved with sustainability in the organization by tracking progress towards our sustainability goals.


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

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

Outside of the Parking Office, there is a poster with all of the bike racks on campus clearly noted on a campus map. In the newest building on campus, which is LEED Certified, there are posters that call out the sustainability features of that building.


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?:
No

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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