Government SES series presentation

Green Education Online

Sustainability Education for Municipalities, Employee and

Member Engagement

What is happening!

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 Establishedin2006asGreenRealEstateEduca6on BecameGreenEduca6onOnline2010/2011 Onlinecurriculumdevelopment/2012 Educated10,000+ Con6nuingeduca6oncreditsthroughna6onalassocia6ons. “GreenBuildingforInsuranceProfessionals”isapprovedforCEU’sinall50states. LEEDCEU’sandProjectpoints Comprehensiveonlinetraininginenergyplanning,environmentalaccountability,greenfleetmanagementona101levelinterac6veandselfpacedoncoresustainabilityissues.

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The time is now…….

GePnggovernmentandcommunitybusinessesinvolved‐

 codeofficials

 purchasingdepartments

 communitybusinessestomakechanges

 “globalwarming”vs.“climatechange”

 What’stheROIindollars/humancapital?

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Sustainability Education a compliance issue?

Theethicofsustainabilityplanningisrecognized.Weneedtodomore‐

EmployeesMUSTlearnonlineabouttopicssuchassexualharassment

intheworkplace.

Accessforoneyearforallcourses.Ensuresengagement!Theethicisthere….

Doweknowhowtobegintodesignandimplementanenergyplan?

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Why not train on other topics such as:

PlanningforSustainabilityDesigninganEnergyPlanAc6onsforImplementa6onGreenSupplyChainPurchasingCarbonandEnvironmentalAccoun6ngManagingWasteBasicTraininginRenewableEnergyGreenBuildingSystems/Materials,Cer6fica6onsandStandardsGreenFleetManagementWhyConsiderAlterna6veFuelsSocialResponsibilityGreenerBusinessPrac6ces

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Train employees in all departments NOW! Trainin:

 GreenPurchasingPrac6ces

 Moresociallyresponsible

 CarbonAccountability

 EnvironmentalTransparency

 Interac6ve/available24/7/365

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Our coastal lifeline

Thehugeprojectedimpactclimatechangehasonoureconomy‐isjusttoohighto

ignore

Supportregula6onsormandates–local,state,orfederal

Beaheadofthecurvebeamodelforothermunicipali6es

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We cannot expect:

• Facili6es/purchasing

• Custodialdepartmentstounderstandiftheydon’thaveanytraining?

• Learnhowtodoanenergyplan,

• Managewaste,howtoaccountforacarbonfootprint,etc.

Doingthisonlinemakessense. Costeffec3ve,notravelexpense Easytoadministerandimplement‐

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LookattheROIbasicsofonlineeduca3on‐

Costeffec3ve,notravelexpenses!

Onsitetrainingcost$34.50perstudent‐

 Sa6sfytheLEED3.0and4.0componentsforinternaltrainingforemployeesofemployers/occupantswhoareseekinggainingaddi6onalpointsonprojectslookingatcer6fica6on.

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Par3cipa3ngUniversi3es:

FloridaAandM

FloridaAtlan6c

FloridaGulfCoast

FloridaInterna6onal

FloridaState

NewCollegeofFlorida

CentralFlorida

UniversityofFlorida

UniversityofMiami

UofNorthFlorida

UofSouthFlorida

UofWestFlorida

Florida Climate Change Task Force

Iden6fycurrentStateUniversityclimatechangeexper6se,enhancecoopera6on

withStateandFederalagenciestobringscienceintoclimatechange‐

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Florida Climate Institute (FCI)

Isamul6‐disciplinarynetworkof:• na6onalandinterna6onalresearch• publicorganiza6ons,• scien6sts• individualsconcernedwithachievingabeierunderstandingofclimatevariabilityandchange.

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ThePatelCollegeofGlobalSustainability

USFPatelCollegeofSustainabilityHostedaNa6onalClimateAssessmentMee6ngonFeb20,2013

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Governmentandcommunitybusinesscangainadeeperunderstandinginhowto:

 implementcarbonaccoun6ngpolicies implementsustainabilityplanning, managewaste,conservewater, whatandhowtorecycle

Anonlineeduca6onportalisthemostcosteffec6veplalormavailableforeduca6ngallemployees.

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SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION SERIES TOPICS

1. SustainabilityPlanning2. SocialResponsibility3. GreenBuilding/Systems/Materials4. GreenCer6fica6onsandStandards5. GreenSupplyChainManagementSustainablePurchasingPrac6ces

6.WasteManagement7.Transporta6onProgram/GreenFleetManagement8.GreenCleaningPrac6ces/FoodService9.WaterResourcesandConserva6on10.Environmental/CarbonAccoun6ng11.RenewableEnergy

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OVERVIEWTheSustainabilityEducaBonSeriesiscomprisedofasuiteof50online,trainingmodules.• eleventrainingtopicsisdeliveredin15‐minutemodules

Impera6veforallingovernmentandinNGO'stointroduce• sustainabilityeduca6onwithintheirinternalandaffiliatetrainingprograms• learnmoreaboutrenownedGlobalRepor6ngIni6a6ve(GRI)framework• whatothersaredoingtosavemoneyandenergyintheirstrategicplanning

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Sustainability Education Series

SUSTAINABILITYPLANNING

This training provides detailed guidelines to address how to develop and then implement a Sustainability Plan-

TRAININGMODULES:5 DURATION:15 minutes each

SOCIALRESPONSIBILITY

This training is focused on creating awareness and advance knowledge on issues on ethics and social responsibility.


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Sustainability Education Series GREENBUILDING/SYSTEMS/MATERIALS

Covers the fundamentals of building science, the 'whole-building' approach to construction, operations and maintenance.


GREENCERTIFICATIONS,LABELS,ANDSTANDARDS

Industry certifications in building, consumer products, environmental landscaping, fleet management, lodging/tourism are examples of the areas that will be covered.


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GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/SUSTAINABLEPURCHASINGPRACTICES

These modules cover every stage in manufacturing from the product design to recycle or disposal. Information offered is in a combined series – The topics cover every stage in manufacturing, from the product design to recycling or disposal. We describe the impact of green to the supply chain management.


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Sustainability Education Series WASTEMANAGEMENT

This training series identifies strategic measures for understanding waste streams, completing a facility-wide waste assessment, identifying resources, ensuring compliance with regulations. Topics explored include: advancing technologies to reduce waste, increasing recycling and reuse, developing sources of renewable energy.


TRANSPORTATION/GREENFLEETMANAGEMENT

Improved transportation plans significantly impacts air quality, land use, quality of life and addresses the negative health impacts. This series will provide a review of alternative fuel options, green fleet concepts, and efficient transportation systems which can result in economic and health benefits.


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Sustainability Education Series WATERRESOURCESANDCONSERVATION

This series promotes water resources and conservation as a top priority. Guidance is offered on how to implement proper landscaping techniques as well as a water conservation plan


ENVIRONMENTAL/CARBONACCOUNTING

Identify opportunities by implementing Environmental /Carbon Accounting as part of your Sustainability Plan.


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RENEWABLEENERGY

Incorporating use of renewable energy in Sustainability Planning initiatives is a crucial element in lowing operations and management costs over the long haul.


GREENCLEANINGPRACTICES/FOODSERVICE

Green Cleaning Practices are an important aspect of healthier indoor air quality. Food Service information is offered on how to create an environmentally and socially responsible food system.


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CreateyourCer0ficates

• Topicsneedtobeembeddedintotrainingstrategies• Governmentemployeesandcommunitybusinessesneedtofeelpartoftheac6onandneeddirec6on.

Thankyou,

[email protected]‐779‐4592

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