Energy & Climate
Level 1 (1 point each)
| Status | Level One | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Our computers, monitors, copiers, printers, and scanners are shut off at night or when not in use. | 0 | |
| We have enabled sleep mode on all copiers, printers and scanners after 30 minutes (maximum) of inactivity. | 0 | |
| Our computers have been set to conserve energy by using available 'eco-friendly' options; or, by enabling the 'sleep' mode after 10 minutes (maximum) of inactivity, and by dimming screen brightness. | 0 | |
| We have labels on all light switches to remind staff to turn off the lights (Poster – Please Switch Me Off!). | 0 | |
| All of our lights are compact fluorescent lights (CFL) or light-emitting diodes (LED) (Did you know – Lights). *Email sustainability@uwo.ca to inquire about new light bulbs. | 0 | |
| Total Points | 0 | |
| Total Possible Points | 5 | |
Level 2 (3 points each)
| Status | Level Two | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Our colleagues use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible. | 0 | |
| Our colleagues have calculated their individual carbon footprint (Did you know - Carbon Footprint). | 0 | |
| Our lights are turned off when not in use as well as during the night; including within common areas, kitchens, storage rooms, and conference rooms. | 0 | |
| We have sent email correspondence, approved by senior management, to our staff stating that phone or video conferencing is preferred whenever possible over business travel. | 0 | |
| We make sure all small appliances such as kettles, microwaves, and coffee machines are unplugged at night. | 0 | |
| Our electronic devices such as computers, monitors, printers, copiers and scanners are unplugged every night or turned off via power bars. | 0 | |
| Total Points | 0 | |
| Total Possible Points | 18 | |
Level 3 (5 points each)
| Status | Level Three | Points |
|---|---|---|
| At our office there is a centralized printer and no unecessary individual printers. | 0 | |
| During cooler temperatures (<15°C) and warmer temperatures (>25°C), we make sure all windows are properly shut. | 0 | |
| During winter, we adjust our thermostats to 21°C or lower and during the summer to 23°C or higher. *If you do not have individual thermostats, contact Client Services at Extension 83304 to inquire about adjusting the temperature of your office (Did you know - Air Conditioning at Western). | 0 | |
| At our office, we make sure blinds are closed at night to preserve warm air in the winter and cool air in the summer. | 0 | |
| Our colleagues have a natural plant at their desk area to improve indoor air quality and well-being (Did you know - Natural Plants at Work). No natural light at your desk? Try growing Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana); this plant prefers low lighting. | 0 | |
| Total Points | 0 | |
| Total Possible Points | 25 | |
| Category Total | 0 |
|---|---|
| Category Possible | 25 |
