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Introductory Workshop on the Green Office Program for Environmental Sustainability

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This workshop aims to raise environmental awareness among staff and faculty at Western University. It outlines the goals and objectives of the Green Office Program, which focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices. Participants will learn about program categories, certification levels, and scoring systems designed to track progress in energy, waste management, and more. With the commitment of senior management and a target of 75% staff involvement, the workshop encourages a collaborative approach to create greener office spaces.

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Introductory Workshop on the Green Office Program for Environmental Sustainability

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  1. Introductory Workshop Presented by Facilities Management August 2011

  2. Outline • Goals and Objectives • The Green Office Program • Website • Categories • Certification Levels and Scoring • Moving Forward Faculty of Engineering - Spencer Building

  3. Goals and Objectives • To raise environmental consciousness and practices within staff and faculty at Western • To contribute to the reduction of the university’s greenhouse gas emissions. Faculty of Engineering - Thompson Building

  4. Goals and Objectives • To reduce our impact on the environment by decreasing and rethinking our consumption of resources. • To encourage and increase the use of environmentally-friendly products. Student Success Centre - UCC

  5. TheGreenOffice Program • What does “office” mean? • Green Office Representative • Commitment of senior-level management • Sustainability Pledge (75% of staff) • Deadline & duration of program • Registration Process • Recognition

  6. TheGreenOffice Program • Divided into: • 8 Categories & • 3 levels of difficulty • Checklist

  7. http://uwo.ca/ppd/greenoffice/

  8. Categories • Energy & Climate (57 possible total points) • Food & Dining (30 points) Publications & Outreach (40 points) Purchasing (27 points)

  9. Categories • Transportation (18 possible total points) • Waste Management (41 points) Events & Meetings (32 points) Initiatives (10 points)

  10. Rating System • Increasing level of difficulty

  11. Certification Levels

  12. Score Tracking

  13. Progress Charts Categories Progress Chart

  14. Let’s get started! • Browse the website • Get familiarized with the different categories and levels • Get at least 75% of the office on board! • Decide which action items the office will focus on • …. one green office at a time!

  15. Questions? Thank you!

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