Overall Rating	Gold
Overall Score	68.50
Liaison	Derek Nichols
Submission Date	May 17, 2022

STARS v2.2

University at Buffalo
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 2.00	Derek Nichols Sustainability Engagement Coordinator UB Sustainability

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Central sustainability website

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:

http://buffalo.edu/sustainability

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

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 UB Sustainability Now newsletter is geared towards key stakeholders across campus and in the broader community. Sustainability Now is sent twice a month.

https://www.buffalo.edu/sustainability/news/latest-news.html

Signage

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

Yes

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

Yes, this occurs throughout the campus in numerous places which can be largely located by viewing this map: https://www.buffalo.edu/sustainability/about-us/OurCampus.html. In addition, here are a few key examples:

Greiner Hall, the SUNY systems first LEED Gold designed residence hall has signage throughout the building explaining the green features of the space.

In our Jacobs School of Medicine and Biological Sciences, digital signs display scrolling fact sheets on its LEED certification.

https://www.buffalo.edu/sustainability/about-us/OurCampus/ecobuildings.html

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

UB Sustainability created bike routes that feature all of our sustainability spots on campus. https://www.buffalo.edu/sustainability/about-us/OurCampus.html

The Wellness and Work Life Balance department also provides a sustainability tour as an opportunity for professional staff and faculty to visit the Solar Strand and other on campus sustainability spots.

https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/training/training-catalog/wwlb/campus-walking-program.html

Lastly, professor Sandy Geffner provides a nature walk through UB's Letchworth Woods annually.
https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/environment-sustainability/outreach/letchworth.html

Green living guide

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:

Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

Each year UB Campus Living develops a guide for students living on campus. This comprehensive document includes information on recycling and energy conservation.

https://www.buffalo.edu/sustainability/about-us/OurCampus/CampusLiving.html

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

The "UBNow" covers campus news and events and regularly features sustainability issues in stories.
http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow.html

Additional documentation to support the submission:

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