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In a program developed jointly by the Office of Sustainability, Emory Recycles and University Events, Emory University has recently launched a sustainable events certification program that is designed to guide event planners and organizers in creating an event that supports Emory's sustainability vision by reducing environmental and social impacts and, in many cases, reducing costs. The sustainable events certification guidelines outline best practices, but they are not a comprehensive list; event planners are encouraged to be creative and go beyond these guidelines when possible.
There are three tiers of sustainable events: blue, gold and green. If an event organizer is able to check at least two boxes under each category (e.g., event venue, etc.) then they will achieve blue level certification, three items will result in gold certification, and more than three items will give an event green level certification. The travel and guest accommodations category must be included only if applicable.
Sustainable event checklist is available here.
Event organizers can submit their checklists and receive approval to use the sustainable events certification logo on publicity and event materials. They may also borrow sustainable event banners to use at their event promoting their achievement to participants. Certified green events will be highlighted on the Office of Sustainability website, and an annual award will be given to the event planner with the most sustainable events.
Event organizers will submit their checklists to the Office of Sustainability Initiatives (eweaver@emory.edu) and receive approval to use the Sustainable Events Certification logo on publicity and event materials.
Certified Sustainable Events
2011
Biology Undergraduate Research Symposium
Candler Commencement Brunch
Clifton Service Celebration
Commencement Brunch
Cuong Nhu International Training Group
Emory Healthcare Vintage Club
Environmental Health for Nurses Conference
Founders Day
Laney Graduate School Brunch
Laney Graduate School - Masters' Breakfast
Lullwater Open House
Medical Imaging Reception
Midtown Service Celebration
Nursing Awards Ceremony
Nursing Diploma Ceremony
Office of Undergraduate Education Luncheon
Paul Erlich Lecture
Physical Therapy Reception
Piedmont Project
Piedmont TATTO
Rollins School of Public Health Commencement
School of Law Commencement
School of Medicine Commencement Reception
Yerkes Field Station Reception
2010
Campus Life Holiday Luncheon
Campus Services Holiday Party
Emory Vendor Expo
European Committee for Standardization Workshop
Multicultural Field Day
Sustainable Food Fair
Unity Month Kickoff
Yerkes Field Station Open House
If you have questions about the program, contact the Office of Sustainability Initiatives at 404-727-9916.
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