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Green Education Online provides online sustainability education and training. It was established in 2006 and developed an online curriculum in 2012. It has educated over 10,000 people. The document discusses Green Education Online's online training programs, which cover topics like sustainability planning, social responsibility, green building, and environmental accounting. The training is delivered through a suite of 50 online modules across 11 topics. The goal is to provide cost-effective sustainability training to municipalities, businesses, and other organizations.
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- 1. Green Education Online Sustainability Education for Municipalities, Employee and Member Engagement What is happening! 1
- 3. The time is now……. GePng government and community businesses involved‐ code officials purchasing departments community businesses to make changes “global warming” vs. “climate change” What’s the ROI in dollars/ human capital? 3
- 4. Sustainability Education a compliance issue? The ethic of sustainability planning is recognized. We need to do more‐ Employees MUST learn on line about topics such as sexual harassment in the workplace. Access for one year for all courses. Ensures engagement! The ethic is there…. Do we know how to begin to design and implement an energy plan? 4
- 5. Why not train on other topics such as: Planning for Sustainability Designing an Energy Plan Ac6ons for Implementa6on Green Supply Chain Purchasing Carbon and Environmental Accoun6ng Managing Waste Basic Training in Renewable Energy Green Building Systems/Materials, Cer6fica6ons and Standards Green Fleet Management Why Consider Alterna6ve Fuels Social Responsibility Greener Business Prac6ces 5
- 6. Train employees in all departments NOW! Train in: Green Purchasing Prac6ces More socially responsible Carbon Accountability Environmental Transparency Interac6ve / available 24/7/365 6
- 7. Our coastal lifeline The huge projected impact climate change has on our economy‐ is just too high to ignore Support regula6ons or mandates – local, state, or federal Be ahead of the curve be a model for other municipali6es 7
- 9. Onsite training cost $34.50 per student‐ Sa6sfy the LEED 3.0 and 4.0 components for internal training for employees of employers/occupants who are seeking gaining addi6onal points on projects looking at cer6fica6on. Look at the ROI basics of on line educa3on‐ Cost effec3ve, no travel expenses! 9
- 10. Par3cipa3ng Universi3es: Florida Climate Change Task Force Florida A and M Florida Atlan6c Florida Gulf Coast Florida Interna6onal Iden6fy current State University climate Florida State change exper6se, enhance coopera6on New College of Florida with State and Federal agencies to Central Florida bring science into climate change‐ University of Florida University of Miami U of North Florida U of South Florida U of West Florida 10
- 11. Florida Climate Institute (FCI) Is a mul6‐disciplinary network of: • na6onal and interna6onal research • public organiza6ons, • scien6sts • individuals concerned with achieving a beier understanding of climate variability and change. 11
- 12. The Patel College of Global Sustainability USF Patel College of Sustainability Hosted a Na6onal Climate Assessment Mee6ng on Feb 20, 2013 12
- 14. SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION SERIES TOPICS 1. Sustainability Planning 2. Social Responsibility 3. Green Building / Systems / Materials 4. Green Cer6fica6ons and Standards 5. Green Supply Chain Management Sustainable Purchasing Prac6ces 6.Waste Management 7. Transporta6on Program/Green Fleet Management 8. Green Cleaning Prac6ces/ Food Service 9. Water Resources and Conserva6on 10. Environmental/Carbon Accoun6ng 11. Renewable Energy 14
- 15. OVERVIEW The Sustainability EducaBon Series is comprised of a suite of 50 online, training modules. • eleven training topics is delivered in 15‐minute modules Impera6ve for all in government and in NGO's to introduce • sustainability educa6on within their internal and affiliate training programs • learn more about renowned Global Repor6ng Ini6a6ve (GRI) framework • what others are doing to save money and energy in their strategic planning 15
- 16. Sustainability Education Series SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING This training provides detailed guidelines to address how to develop and then implement a Sustainability Plan- TRAINING MODULES: 5 DURATION: 15 minutes each SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY This training is focused on creating awareness and advance knowledge on issues on ethics and social responsibility. TRAINING MODULES: 4 DURATION: 15 minutes each 16
- 17. Sustainability Education Series GREEN BUILDING / SYSTEMS / MATERIALS Covers the fundamentals of building science, the 'whole-building' approach to construction, operations and maintenance. TRAINING MODULES: 5 DURATION: 15 minutes each GREEN CERTIFICATIONS, LABELS, AND STANDARDS Industry certifications in building, consumer products, environmental landscaping, fleet management, lodging/tourism are examples of the areas that will be covered. TRAINING MODULES: 4 DURATION: 15 minutes each 17
- 18. Sustainability Education Series GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING PRACTICES 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. TRAINING MODULES: 6 DURATION: 15 minutes each 18
- 19. Sustainability Education Series WASTE MANAGEMENT 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. TRAINING MODULES: 6 DURATION: 15 minutes each TRANSPORTATION / GREEN FLEET MANAGEMENT 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. TRAINING MODULES: 4 DURATION: 15 minutes each 19
- 20. Sustainability Education Series WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION 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 TRAINING MODULES: 5 DURATION: 15 minutes each ENVIRONMENTAL / CARBON ACCOUNTING Identify opportunities by implementing Environmental /Carbon Accounting as part of your Sustainability Plan. TRAINING MODULES: 4 DURATION: 15 minutes each 20
- 21. Sustainability Education Series GREEN CLEANING PRACTICES/FOOD SERVICE 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. TRAINING MODULES: 4 DURATION: 15 minutes each RENEWABLE ENERGY Incorporating use of renewable energy in Sustainability Planning initiatives is a crucial element in lowing operations and management costs over the long haul. TRAINING MODULES: 3 DURATION: 15 minutes each 21
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