1. Sustainable Office Program: Introduction

2. Why do we have this program? (fits with sustainability plan, climate commitment, etc. & def of sustainability/graphic.)

3. Lehigh’s Sustainable Office Program

4. What is the Sustainable Office Program? NEW program designed to recognize sustainable offices and celebrate sustainability champions Self-guided, do-it-yourself, voluntary program Empowers employees to take the lead on promoting sustainable workplaces Built on successful programs: ex XYZ

5. Harvard University University of Maryland University of Washington Boston University 175+ offices140+ offices40+ offices1200+ offices Built on Successful Programs *30+ colleges & universities have a version of this program

6. Program Goals Reduce impact of office operations Increase employee involvement in sustainability efforts Recognize and reward leadership in sustainability Conserve resources and money Support Climate Commitment and Sustainability Plan goals

7. How to earn certification Define your ‘office’: a work area that shares common areas and resources. It may include one or all of the offices within a unit or department. Identify a Sustainable Office Representative Fill out registration form Optional: A Sustainable Office team member may further discuss the program with your office Complete the baseline survey Download the checklist and complete as many action items as you can. Certification is based on number of actions completed: Bronze: 30; Silver: 60; Gold: 90; Platinum: 120 You may repeat the process for a higher level of certification.

8. Is This Right for Our Office? Do you have support of your coworkers and your director/department head/dean? What does participation mean for our office? Why is taking action important for our office? What are some of the challenges we may face while pursuing this program?

9. Tiers/Certification Levels 30 Action Items60 Action Items 90 Action Items120 Action Items

10. 9 Areas of Focus 1.Participation & Engagement 2.Climate & Energy 3.Food & Dining 4.Purchasing 5.Community Building & Social Equity 6.Transportation 7.Waste 8.Water 9.Events & Meetings

11. Sample ActionsActions Our thermostats are set to 75-78° (summer) and 69-72° (winter) (Climate & Energy) Tool: Energy Policy We only purchase paper products that are FSC, SFI, or Green Seal certified. (Purchasing) We conducted a waste audit and shared results with staff (Waste) We hold e-meetings whenever possible (Events & Meetings)

12. Why Get Involved? Adopt sustainable office practices Easy program with guidance and resources Fun and competitive Incentives: Stickers/plaque to recognize your commitment Recognition on the Office of Sustainability website Use of Sustainable Office logo Networking opportunities for Office Representatives

13. Questions? Katie Klaniecki Sustainability Program Coordinator kak612@lehigh.edu (610) 758-3692 Nicholas Gans Sustainable Office Assistant neg218@lehigh.edu (203) 331-2161 http://sustainability.lehigh.edu/sustainableoffice