Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 69.14
Liaison Olivia Wiebe
Submission Date Dec. 28, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of Idaho
IN-18: Green Event Certification

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Olivia Wiebe
Sustainability Manager
Office of the President
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Does the institution have or participate in a green event certification program?:
Yes

Has the institution held one or more certified events in the previous year?:
Yes

Does the institution’s green event certification program address the following?:
Yes or No
Sustainable transportation options, teleconferencing options, and/or carbon offsets Yes
Sustainable catering (e.g., sourcing local and third party certified food and beverages, providing vegetarian/vegan options, using reusable/compostable materials) Yes
Paper consumption (e.g., minimization and recycled/FSC certified content) Yes
Energy efficiency (e.g., equipment and lighting) Yes
Waste minimization and diversion Yes
Communications and/or signage about the sustainable practices Yes

A brief description of the institution’s green event certification program:
The Green Event Guide is designed to promote sustainable behavior and practices in university affiliated events. Departments, colleges, units and student groups are invited to fill out the Green Event Checklist and apply for Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum certifications for their events. Areas of focus include food, waste, advertising, transportation, engagement and supplies, with room for each group to highlight other specific features.

Website URL where information about the green event certification program is available:

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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Olivia Wiebe, Sustainability Manager, Office of the President

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