We understand that STARS participants have been and continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, AASHE is offering additional help and flexibility with STARS reporting. Extension STARS reports expiring between March 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 have been extended by six months (180 days). This additional time can be used to […]
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Electronics Purchasing
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: OP 12: Electronics Purchasing – version 2.2 Frequently Asked Questions How will recent changes to EPEAT impact our score? The Computer and Displays EPEAT category criteria were updated in 2019, addressing a greater breadth of […]
What is the difference between Required, Conditionally Required and Optional reporting fields?
Each STARS credit may have three types of reporting fields: Required fields must be filled out to save the credit as complete, calculate the score for the credit, and make the credit available for inclusion in a published report. Conditionally required fields must be completed if certain conditions are met. For example if an institution […]
How has STARS changed between Version 2.1 and Version 2.2?
STARS 2.2 was officially released in August 2019 and is the latest version. This new version features: A new “Points of Distinction” section to allow participants to highlight their most notable sustainability programs, initiatives or accomplishments. Simplified criteria for some credits that have proven to be particularly time-intensive (e.g., the Food and Beverage Purchasing and Sustainability […]
What resources are available to help me complete a high-quality report?
The Resources & Support section of the STARS website includes several resources for individuals looking to submit a STARS report. They can also be useful for folks thinking about signing up for STARS, or even reviewers that have been tasked with checking an institution’s STARS data. These resources include the Technical Manual, Forms & Templates, […]
Student Educators Program
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: EN-1: Student Educators Program – version 2.2 Data Accuracy Video Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed from STARS 2.1 to 2.2? Substantive changes have been made under version 2.2. A new part for […]
Can information be shared between credits?
Several STARS credits ask for data that is required in the PRE section or another STARS credit. In order to easily share this data between credits, you can use the “Copy from” buttons to automatically copy your data. There may be situations in which the data you wish to provide for a credit will not […]
Do Real Food Calculator results and standards count in STARS?
AASHE has partnered with Real Food Challenge (RFC) for a number of years to align the food standards recognized in the STARS Food and Beverage Purchasing credit and the Real Food Calculator. This alignment has had a number of benefits for participating institutions in North America, including providing a common set of criteria to use […]
Reporting Assurance
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: PA 4: Reporting Assurance – version 2.2 Data Accuracy Video Frequently Asked Questions Is Reporting Assurance required? Under version 2.2, reporting assurance is encouraged but not required. STARS scoring includes incentives to encourage institutions to […]
Committee on Investor Responsibility
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: PA-9: Committee on Investor Responsibility (v2.2) Common Issues Identified During Review A credit status of “Not Applicable” is only allowed if the institution does not have an endowment, or the institution’s endowment is less than […]