Sustainable Event Certification
A sustainable event certification offers campus event planners the opportunity to be recognized for sustainable event planning.
Criteria for certification includes the following categories: food, waste, purchasing, education, marketing, transportation, energy and water, service, innovation. The certification levels allow for recognition across many areas and regardless of event type (see scoring explanation). Certification Levels available:
- Contributor (25% – 49% of total survey points)
- Steward (50% – 74% of total survey points)
- Champion (75% or more of total points)
Certify Your Event
Step 1: Incorporate Sustainability
Use the resources below to integrate sustainability before, during and after your event. The online certification form uses a point-based system to evaluate the event based on your incorporation of the following sustainability practices.
- Appoint a Sustainability Coordinator for all planned events both large and small.
- Choose an Event Time and Location
- Let the Sun Shine In: Choose to hold the event in a sustainability-conscious setting.
- Outdoors
- LEED certified campus building
- Naturally-lit indoor location
- Make it Accessible: Choose to hold the event in a location easily accessible by alternative transportation (i.e. bus, bicycle, carpool, on foot).
- Include alternative transportation information in event promotion. This could be bus routes and schedules, bicycle routes and park and ride locations.
- Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
- Encourage and incentivize alternative transportation in informative event material.
- Choose to conduct the event online via webinar or virtual conferencing software such as NC State Blackboard Collaborate.
- If participants are anticipated to use conventional transportation means, offer a travel offset (small donation) option to event participants in an effort to enhance local non-profits’ efforts to better the surrounding community/environment.
- Innovate: What other ideas do you have to enhance the sustainability of your event location?
- Promote the Event
- Go Digital: Design a promotional plan that utilizes digital communications tactics wherever possible.
- Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
- Design a paperless promotional campaign.
- Printing event materials? Use recycled paper or paper that has been FSC-certified for responsible tree harvesting.
- Post printed materials in a centralized location to reduce waste related to your event.
- Ask printing company to opt for soy-based ink rather than conventional ink products, which are manufactured using petroleum sources.
- Design promotional material to reach diverse audiences in order to increase community conversation surrounding your event.
- Talk It Up: Advertise your sustainability efforts to participants in event materials.
- If your event earns a Wolfpack Certified Sustainable Event certification, display the certification and include this achievement in promotional material.
- Innovate: What other ideas do you have to enhance the sustainability of your event promotion and marketing?
- Purchase or Rent Sustainable Supplies
- Big Savings are a Click Away: Use “Questions to Consider” purchasing resources provided by NC State’s Sustainability Office to make sustainable choices when evaluating purchase or rental options.
- Cut it Out: Make a purposeful evaluation of vital event details versus potentially non-essential items to reduce extraneous event costs and waste.
- See What’s Out There: Borrow necessary items (chairs, tables, banners, etc.) from campus partners and university departments or explore rental options before purchasing new supplies.
- Rack Up on Reusables: Cut event costs by choosing reusable supplies that can be utilized in future events. Purchase reused products from NC State Surplus.
- Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
- Purchase supplies with recycled content and reduced packaging material.
- If organizing a giveaway for your event, utilize sustainable alternatives such as a service or consumable item that will not contribute to event waste (e.g. coupons, experiences, tickets for NC State athletic event, gift certificates, plants, food, etc.)
- Buy in bulk. Reduce costs and excess packaging waste while also ensuring access to supplies for future events.
- Make a sustainable choice for event t-shirts by purchasing recycled cotton, organic cotton or shirts made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Buy local. Support the local economy and reduce travel distances for event supplies by purchasing locally produced products.
- Purchase materials from B Corporations in the area or Fair Trade Certified products that promote socially and environmentally responsible business practices.
- Innovate! What other ideas do you have for using sustainable materials at your event?
- Choose Food
- Eat Well: Plan to provide healthy food choices (whole grains, vegetables, fruit and proteins, etc.) for event participants
- Variety is Best: Plan to provide a variety of menu options to allow for vegetarian, vegan and allergen diets.
- Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
- Choose local or organic and in-season produce.
- Utilize Fair Trade certified options in your menu planning.
- Buy in bulk. Purchase from a wholesale distributor to stretch your budget and reduce excess packaging.
- Switch up your meal plan to celebrate food culture from a different region.
- Choose a sustainable alternative to plastic forks and knives such as compostable tableware.
- Innovate! What other ideas do you have to make food and food service at your event more sustainable?
- Reduce Event Waste
- Call in the On-campus Experts: Evaluate your waste and recycling needs with event resources from Zero Waste Events or call 919.515.9421 to contact Waste Reduction and Recycling staff.
- Complete an online Service Request Form to request clearstream bins from Waste Reduction and Recycling.
- Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
- Set zero waste goals your event can achieve. Recycle or compost >50% of event waste or compost 5 pizza boxes. A small goal is a starting point.
- Enlist several event volunteers for bin management. This ensures proper setup and attendee use of clearstream bins.
- Provide clear signage for disposal items at each waste station.
- Communicate zero waste goals and expectations to event volunteers and attendees.
- If using vendors at your event, notify them of zero waste standards and discuss their compliance. A “Dear Vendor” letter is available online.
- Minimize food-waste at your event by making an excess food donation plan.
- Innovate! What other ideas do you have for reducing waste at your event?
- Benefit the Community
- Move It: Include a physical activity to encourage attendees to move more for better health.
- Partner Up: Include a small service opportunity to benefit the community at your event. Consider a canned food or blood drive and incentivize participation with a reduced registration fee or thank you gift. Talk to local non-profits or service organizations for more ideas, resources and opportunities.
- Partner with an OIED campus community center or a similar community organization like the Military and Veteran Resource Center for your campus event.
- Innovate! What other ideas do you have for incorporating community stewardship into your event to benefit the community and sustainability?
- Spread the Word: Advertise the sustainability considerations of your event. Place sustainability-related signs at clearly visible locations and announce specific sustainability opportunities for event participants.
- Offer Rewards: Incentivize sustainable actions at your event. Offer prizes, recognition online or at the event, or reduced registration fees for vendors and attendees that make sustainable contributions.
- Reduce Event Waste:
- Volunteers are utilized for waste management in order to ensure proper disposal of event waste at zero waste bins.
- Each waste station has a trained volunteer with a reference tool on what can and can’t be recycled or composted.
- Reduce Waste:
- Wrap Up your Waste Reduction Efforts: Follow proper break down and return procedure of zero waste bins.
- Donate Extra Food: Reduce food waste at your event and donate any excess food to a local food bank or soup kitchen.
- Promote your Success: Spread the word about the success of your event’s zero waste and sustainability efforts on social media or other public communication medium.
- Evaluate Success: If evaluating your event, opt for an online survey rather than paper surveys.
- Say Thanks Sustainably: Show your appreciation to event attendees in a sustainable way. Send gift certificates, electronic or recycled thank you cards, plants or consumables as a way to say thank you.
Step 2: Submit Certification
Certify your event by completing the simple Online Certification Form.
Certify Now
Step 3: Promote Your Achievement
Be sure to use the certification as a way to promote your event, including displaying your Sustainable Event Certificate at the event and include it in press releases and/or media talking points.
Questions: sustainability@ncsu.edu
Certified Events
2019
| Event Name | Sponsoring Organization | Certification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Silvopasture Field Day, 7/25/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Community Food Strategies Facilitation Training East, 6/27/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| ACC Sports Sustainability Conference, 6/2/19 – 6/4/19 | NC State Athletics and University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| CEFS Board Meeting, 6/4/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Contributor |
| RecFest, 8/18/19 | Wellness and Recreation | Steward |
| Live. Explore. Restore. An IRC Sustainability Event, 3/30/19 | Inter-Residence Council | Steward |
| North Carolina Local Food Council Meeting, 5/15/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Rural Faith Communities as Anchor Institutions Conference, 5/14/19-5/15/19 | Institute for Emerging Issues | Steward |
| Organic Commodities Field Day, 7/22/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Contributor |
| Farm Feast, 4/11/19 | NC State Dining | Champion |
| Eastern Land Summit, 4/5/19 | CEFS/NC State Ag Economics Department | Steward |
| SailPack Oriental Intercollegiate Regatta, 4/13/19-4/14/19 | NC State Sailing | Steward |
| Rural Works Intern Orientation, 4/27/19 | Rural Works! (DASA) | Contributor |
| Farm to Fork Sustainable Agriculture Lecture, 9/5/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Small Farm Unit Intro to Beekeeping Workshop, 5/14/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| SARE Fellows Tour of North Carolina, 6/10/19-6/14/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Mac and Keys, 3/21/19 | Kappa Kappa Gamma | Champion |
| 2019 WRRI Annual Conference, 3/21/19-3/22/19 | WRRI | Steward |
| Environmental Justice Symposium, 4/20/19 | NC State Stewards | Contributor |
| Exploring Mental Health Experiences in the APIDA Community, 4/1/19 | Mental Health Ambassadors | Steward |
| CVM Open House, 3/30/19 | College of Veterinary Medicine | Contributor |
| Engineering Town Hall, 3/19/19 | Student Government | Contributor |
| Racial Climate Town Hall, 3/6/19 | Student Government | Steward |
| Grad Issues Town Hall, 3/4/19 | Student Government | Contributor |
| Student Fees Town Hall, 1/22/19 | Student Government | Contributor |
| CEFS Financial Analysis and Budget Planning for Small Farmers Workshop, 3/20/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Triangle Farm To Fork, 6/2/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Farm Tour, 5/24/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Meeting, 4/10/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Blueberry Pruning Workshop, 2/13/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Electric Vehicle Show, 4/22/19 | Centennial Campus, Sustainability and NC Clean Energy Technology Center | Contributor |
| Operation:Wellness, 1/9/19 | Student Government | Steward |
| 19th Annual AEES Meeting, 6/4/19-6/6/19 | Biological & Agricultural Engineering | Steward |
| Sustainability Connections, 1/9/19 | Student Government | Steward |
| CEFS Board Meeting, 1/10/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Farm to Early Care and Education Collaborative Kickoff, 1/29/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Community Food Strategies Regional Gathering, 2/1/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Level I Racial Equity Training, 2/5/19-2/6/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Farm to Early Childcare and Education Learning Session I, 2/26/19 and 2/28/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Racial Equity Training, 4/2/19 and 4/11/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Farm to Early Childcare and Education Learning Session II, 5/14/19 and 5/16/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Farm to Early Childcare and Education, 10/10/19 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Celebration of NC State Sustainability, 4/3/19 | Sustainability Council | Steward |
| Earth Fair, 4/22/19 | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Make-a-thon, 2/1-3/19 | Make-a-thon Planning Committee | Steward |
| Cocoa and Convo, 1/14/19 | Student Government | Contributor |
2018
| Event Name | Sponsoring Organization | Certification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Farm to Fork Sustainable Agriculture Lecture, 12/6/18 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Innovations in Economic Development through Local Foods, 12/3/18 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Innovations in Economic Development through Local Foods, 12/7/18 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Steward |
| Pack Your Portfolio, 11/27/18 | Student Government | Champion |
| AG Bash, 11/7/18 | Kappa Delta | Champion |
| Post-Election Decompression Den, 11/7/18 | Student Government | Contributor |
| Sustainability Fund Showcase, 11/6/18 | Sustainability Fund (DASA) | Steward |
| Environmental Science Program Mixer, 11/7/18 | FER Leadership Board | Steward |
| Red and White Week, 10/28-11/3/18 | NC State Alumni Association | Steward |
| Campout, 10/19/18 | NC State Student Government | Contributor |
| 2018 SailPack Women’s Intercollegiate Regatta, 9/29/18 | NC State Sailing | Steward |
| All Carolinas Meal, 9/26/18 | NC State Dining | Champion |
| Meet and Treat, 8/27/18 | Student Government | Steward |
| Small Town Welcome, 8/23/18 | Division of Academic and Student Affairs | Steward |
| Respect the Pack, 8/21/18 | Student Government | Contributor |
| Campus Connections, 8/21/18 | NC State Student Involvement | Steward |
| RecFest, 8/19/18 | NC State Wellness and Recreation | Steward |
| Leadership and Civic Engagement Open House, 8/21/18 | Leadership and Civic Engagement | Steward |
| Sustainability Partners 2018-2019 (12 events) | Sustainability Office and Staff Senate | Contributor |
| Packapalooza, 8/25/18 | NC State | Champion |
| Moonlight Howl and Run, 8/20/18 | Wellness and Recreation / NC State Dining | Steward |
| Cookout and Cornhole Tournament, 6/15/18 | Division of Academic and Student Affairs | Steward |
| Facilities Division Appreciation Breakfast, 5/23/18 | Facilities Division | Steward |
| Trillium Sustainability Workshop, 5/16/18 | Sustainability Office | Steward |
| Thought and Did: CSLEPS End of the Year Award Ceremony, 4/27/18 | CSLEPS | Contributor |
| Rural Works! Orientation, 4/28/18 | Rural Works! | Steward |
| Paddle and Popsicles, 8/25/18 | University Recreation, Outdoor Adventures | Contributor |
| Administrative Services III Picnic, 4/12/18 | Facilities Division | Steward |
| SailPack Oriental Intercollegiate Regatta, 3/31-4/1/18 | Sailing Club at NC State | Steward |
| Shamrock and Score, 3/24/18 | Kappa Delta Sorority | Steward |
| Sprouting Connections, 4/18/18 | Student Government | Steward |
| Celebration of NC State Sustainability, 4/26/18 | Sustainability Council | Champion |
| International Festival at NC State, 3/23/18 | Contributor | |
| Earth Fair, 4/4/18 | Sustainability Office | Steward |
| Community Bike Ride from the Gregg Museum to the NCMA, 3/24/18 |
Gregg Museum of Art and Design at NC State University | Champion |
| 20th WRRI Annual Conference, 3/14-3/15/18 | WRRI at NC State | Steward |
| Sisterhood Dinner, 2/26/18 | Council on the Status of Women | Contributor |
| CEFS Holiday Party, 1/24/18 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Steward |
| Organic Business Planning for Extension Agents , 1/29/18 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Make-a-thon, 1/26-1/28/18 | Make-a-thon Planning Committee | Steward |
2017
| Event Name | Sponsoring Organization | Certification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Luncheon, 12/5/17 | Energy Systems | Contributor |
| Administrative Services III Chili Cook Off, 12/11/17 | Facilities Division | Contributor |
| Halloween Compost Pumpkin Toss, 11/3/17 | NC State Stewards | Contributor |
| NC Farm to Early Care and Education Meeting, 11/15/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Steward |
| Community Conversation: Student Food and Housing Security, 10/27/17 | University Sustainability Office and partners | Steward |
| Sustainability Habits Workshop, 11/8/17 | NC State Stewards | Steward |
| Red and White Week, 10/30-11/4/17 | NC State Alumni Association Student Ambassadors | Contributor |
| Electric Car Show, 10/18/17 | Sustainability Office and PlugIn NC | Contributor |
| Sustainability Fund Showcase, 11/15/17 | NC State Sustainability Fund | Steward |
| Pig n’ Pie, 10/21/17 | Kappa Delta | Steward |
| CEFS 2017 Meet & Eat Series, Fall 2017 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Food Council Statewide Gathering, 11/30-12/1/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS January Board Meeting, 1/30/18 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Steward |
| All CEFS Meeting, 2/23/18 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Campout, 10/20-21/17 | Student Government | Steward |
| CNR Fall Fest, 10/30/17 | College of Natural Resources | Contributor |
| Chi Omega Pancake Dinner, 9/27/17 | Chi Omega | Contributor |
| Sustainability Fair, 10/12/17 | Sustainability Department Committee | Contributor |
| Blue Zone Dinner, 9/15/17 | NC State Dining | Steward |
| SailPack Women’s Intercollegiate Regatta, 9/16/17 | Sailing Club at NC State | Steward |
| USGBC Career Panel: Advancing Your Green Career, 9/12/17 | NCSU USGBC Student Group | Contributor |
| Sundae Funday, 8/27/17 | Triad RAs | Steward |
| Fall Retreat, 8/25-8/27/17 | CNR Engaging Leaders | Contributor |
| Shack-a-thon, 9/18/17 | NC State Habitat for Humanity Chapter | Contributor |
| Eclipse Day Celebration, 8/21/17 | College of Sciences | Steward |
| Agroecology Farm Dinner, 10/6/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Steward |
| Welcome Back Picnic, 8/21/17 | American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) at NC State | Contributor |
| Packapalooza, 8/19/17 | NC State | Champion |
| New Student Orientation Welcome Reception, June – July 2017 | RAVE! Events | Champion |
| “Get The Scoop” with CSLEPS Open House, 8/17/17 | CSLEPS/td> | Steward |
| Gregg Museum of Art & Design Grand Re-Opening, 8/26/17 | Arts NC State | Champion |
| CEFS Farm to Childcare Learning Session, 10/4/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS State Food Policy Council, 6/26/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Apprenticeship Orientation, 5/26/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| How to be a Sustainable Conscious Consumer, 4/27/17 | CSLEPS | Champion |
| Pastured Pork and Poultry Walk, Demonstration, and Intensive for Beginning Farmers , 4/20/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Earth Day Free Expression Tunnel Painting, 4/17/17 | NC State Stewards | Contributor |
| Spring Tailgate, 4/5/17 | Delta Gamma | Contributor |
| All CEFS Meeting, 9/8/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Farm to Fork Picnic, 6/2-4/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Rooted in Community National Conference , 7/19-23/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Carolina Meat Conference, 9/25-26/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Board Retreat , 5/10-11/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Celebration of NC State Sustainability, 4/20/17 | Sustainability Council | Champion |
| Lunch and Learn: Sustainability at CREE, 4/7/17 | Net Impact | Steward |
| All CEFS Meeting, 3/17/17 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| NC Coastal Conference, 4/4-5/17 | NC Sea Grant | Champion |
| Earth Fair, 4/5/17 | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Mason Pharr Seminar, 3/30/17 | Horticultural Science Graduate Student Association | Champion |
| International Festival, 3/31/17 | Student Involvement | Steward |
| SailPack Oriental Intercollegiate Regatta, 4/1-2/17 | Sailing Club at NC State | Steward |
| 19th WRRI Annual Conference , 3/15-16/17 | WRRI | Champion |
| Oak City Revolution, 3/25/17 | NCSU Ektaa | Champion |
| Recognition Luncheon, 3/6/17 | Facilities Division | Contributor |
| Wolfpack Way of Life: NC State Wellness Fair, 2/23/17 | University Recreation and University Human Resources | Steward |
| Sisterhood Dinner, 2/27/17 | Council on the Status of Women | Steward |
| Run. Dance. Glow. 3/25/17 | NC State Inter-Residence Council | Champion |
| Visions for Sports Sustainability and Wellness at NC State, 2/6/17 | Wolfpack Environmental Student Association | Steward |
| NileFEST, 3/21/17 | NC State LIVE | Champion |
| Make-a-thon, 2/2-2/5/17 | Make-a-thon Planning Committee | Champion |
| Krispy Kreme Challenge, 2/4/17 | NC State Park Scholars | Steward |
| Stewards Retreat, 1/8/17 | NC State Stewards | Steward |
| Sustainability Council Meeting, 1/27/17 | NC State Sustainability Council | Steward |
| Event Name | Sponsoring Organization | Certification Level |
|---|---|---|
| COM466 Big Food Night, 12/15/16 | COM466 | Champion |
| CEFS Meeting, 12/9/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Pig N Pie, 11/12/16 | Kappe Delta and Sigma Pi | Champion |
| FoodCon 2016, 11/11/16 | NC State Net Impact | Champion |
| Red and White Week, 10/23-29/16 | NC State Alumni Association Student Ambassadors | Steward |
| STEAM² Career Expo, 10/18/16 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Natural Resources | Steward |
| Farmscale Vermicomposting Workshop , 8/31/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| 20th Annual Return to Raleigh Picnic, 7/23/16 | NC State Alumni Association | Steward |
| National Drive Electric Week Centennial Celebration, 9/16/16 | Advanced Energy and University Sustainability Office | Steward |
| Sustainable Transportation Showcase, 9/14/16 | University Sustainability Office, Staff Senate, University Recreation, NC Clean Energy Technology Center | Steward |
| SAISA SailPack Women’s Regatta , 9/17-18/16 | Sailing Club at NC State / SailPack Foundation | Champion |
| Tough Howler, 10/27/16 | University Recreation | Champion |
| WISE EcoVillage Welcome Lunch , 8/11/16 | WISE and EcoVillage Living and Learning Communities | Champion |
| Moonlight Howl & Run , 8/15/16 | University Recreation and University Dining | Champion |
| Packapalooza, 8/20/16 | NC State University | Champion |
| Silent Disco, 8/19/16 | Inter-Residence Council | Steward |
| Chillin’ and Grillin’ 8/16/16 | Inter-Residence Council and Interfraternity Council | Steward |
| RecFest, 8/14/16 | University Recreation | Champion |
| Cover Crop Conference, 7/17-19/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Juntos Summer Academy, 6/20-6/24/16 | Juntos | Steward |
| Business Services Spring Lunch, 5/24/16 | Facilities Operations Business Services | Steward |
| West Campus Last Day of Classes Party, 4/25/16 | Tri-Villages | Champion |
| Big Food Night, 4/26/16 | COM 466 Class | Champion |
| Postharvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life Workshop, 4/4/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Postharvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life Workshop, 4/6/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop: Navigating the USDA GAP Audit , 4/4/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Aquaculture Tour for Extension Educators, 4/13/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Green Brick Awards, 4/15/16 | Sustainability Council and CEST | Champion |
| Earth Fair, 4/13/16 | University Sustainability Office | Steward |
| NC Growing Together Apprenticeship Orientation , 5/20/16 | Center For Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Farm to Fork , 6/3-5/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Southern SARE Cover Crop Conference 2016 , 7/17-19/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Dash for Trash, 4/10/16 | NC State Students | Steward |
| Service Raleigh, 4/9/16 | Service Raleigh | Champion |
| Eta Omicron Cookout , 4/9/16 | Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated | Champion |
| Rubbage Ride, 4/9/16 | Sustainability Office, Waste Reduction and Recycling, Transportation Office, Grounds Management | Champion |
| WRRI Annual Conference and NCWRA Symposium , 3/17-18/16 | Water Resources Research Institute of the UNC System | Champion |
| Shamrock ‘N Score , 3/19/16 | Kappa Delta Sorority | Champion |
| Just for Me: Sustainability Edition , 4/21/16 | African American Faculty and Staff Organization | Champion |
| Live & Local: Earth Day 2016 , 4/9/16 | Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation | Champion |
| Enhancing Farm Profitability Workshop, 2/9/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) | Champion |
| Oak City Revolution, 4/2/16 | Ektaa | Steward |
| Design Day, 3/14/16 | Engineer’s Council | Contributor |
| Make-A-Thon, 2/19-2/21/16 | NCSU Libraries, University Housing, Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Enhancing Farm Profitability Workshop, 1/19/16 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) | Champion |
| Sisterhood Dinner, 2/19/16 | Council on the Status of Women | Champion |
| Sustainability Town Hall, 1/20/16 | Sustainability Council | Champion |
| NC State Stewards Retreat, 1/5/16 | NC State Stewards | Champion |
| Event Name | Sponsoring Organization | Certification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Recognition Luncheon | Facilities Division | Steward |
| Pancake Dinner | Chi Omega | Contributor |
| Composting Workshop, 10/29/15 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) | Champion |
| Packapalooza, 8/22/15 | NC State | Champion |
| NC State Homecoming, 10/25/15-10/31/15 | Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program | Champion |
| Harrelson Hall Farewell Tour , 10/30/15 | NC State Alumni Association- Wake County Network | Steward |
| Sciences, Sustainability and Environmental Career Fair, 10/20/15 | Career Development Center | Steward |
| Altnerative Vehicle Showcase, 10/14/15 | Staff Senate, University Recreation, Energy Management, Sustainability Office, Transportation | Steward |
| Sustainability in Teaching Academy, 10/8/15 | Office of Faculty Development | Steward |
| Business Sustainability Collaborative Launch, 9/21/15 | Poole College Business Sustainability Collaborative | Champion |
| Talley Student Union Tour, 9/18/15 | Wake County Alumni Association | Contributor |
| Stand Up That Mountain Panel Discussion, 8/28/15 | Poole College Business Sustainability Collaborative | Steward |
| Welcome Lunch, 8/13/15 | EcoVillage, WISE Village and West Campus Housing | Steward |
| RecFest, 8/16/15 | University Recreation | Champion |
| Environmental Sciences Connections and Fall Social, 8/18/15 | Environmental Sciences Academic Program | Champion |
| Business Services Employee Appreciation Cookout, 5/19/15 | Facilities Business Services | Champion |
| Southeastern Sustainability Network, 6/15/15-6/17/15 | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| End of Year West Campus Party, 4/24/15 | University Housing and EcoVillage | Champion |
| Earth Fair, 4/22/15 | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Green Brick Awards, 4/17/15 | Campus Environmental Sustainability Team | Champion |
| Farm Feast, 4/22/15 | University Dining | Champion |
| State Energy Conference, 4/21/15-4/22/15 | NC State University and partners | Champion |
| 12th Annual On the Dock of the Bay, 5/2/15 | Eastern 4-H Center | Champion |
| WESAcat, 4/4/15 | Wolfpack Environmental Student Association | Champion |
| East Coast Grounds Managers and Landscape Architect’s Conference, 6/2-6/4/15 | Grounds and Fleet Services and Office of University Architect | Champion |
| New Employee Orientation, monthly | OnBoarding Center | Champion |
| Krispy Kreme Challenge, 2/14/15 | Park Scholars | Champion |
| Event Name | Sponsoring Organization | Certification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition Luncheon, 12/12/14 | Facilities Division | Contributor |
| Industry Speaker: Bruno Sarda from Dell, 11/20/14 | Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative | Steward |
| Sustainability in Research Seminar, 12/1/14 | Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative | Contributor |
| Zero Waste Event Planning Workshop, 11/13/14 | Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative | Steward |
| Faculty Workshop: Building Sustainability into Your Courses, 11/10/14 | Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative | Steward |
| Poole College Sustainability Initiative Industry Speaker: Shawn Heath from Duke Energy, 11/4/14 | Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative | Steward |
| Lunch ‘N’ Learn Series Featuring Mark Schmidt, 11/5/14 | Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative and Net Impact | Steward |
| Homecoming, 11/2-8/14 | Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program | Champion |
| Halloween Potluck, 10/30/14 | SOUL Garden, WESA and Slow Foods | Champion |
| NC State Brewery Tour, 10/23/14 | NC State Alumni Association: Young Alumni | Steward |
| NC State More Than Money Careers Workshop, 10/22/14 | Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative | Contributor |
| STS 323Q Hunger Banquet 12/2/14 | FYC/Crop Science/Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Repair and Renovation Chili Cook Off, 10/10/14 | Repair and Renovation | Steward |
| CEFS Lecture and Reception, 10/18/14 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Soilbration, 10/17/14 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| CEFS Board Meeting, 10/16 and 10/18/14 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Tri-Towers Energy Challenge Kickoff, 9/30/14 | NC State Stewards | Steward |
| Center for Geospatial Analytics Forum, weekly event | NC State Center for Geospatial Analytics | Champion |
| Alternative Vehicle Showcase, 10/15/14 | Staff Senate, University Sustainability Office, Energy Management | Champion |
| Fall Student Social, 8/26/14 | Environmental Sciences Program | Champion |
| Poole College Green Event Planning Workshop, 7/24/14 | Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative | Steward |
| West Campus End of Year Picnic, 4/23/14 | West Campus Housing and Villages | Contributor |
| Earth Day Stressbuster, 4/23/14 | NC State Earth Month Planning Committee | Steward |
| Earth Fair, 4/9/14 | NC State Earth Month Planning Committee | Champion |
| Community Forest Stewardship Workshop, 4/2/14 | NCSU Forestry and Environmental Outreach Program | Contributor |
| Repair & Renovation Services Quarterly Luncheon, 5/2/14 | Repair & Renovation Services | Steward |
| Center for Environmental Farming Systems Reception, 3/18/14 | CEFS | Champion |
| Open House, 3/29/14 | College of Veterinary Medicine | Steward |
| Center for Environmental Farming Systems Board Meeting, 2/11/14 | CEFS | Steward |
| Center for Environmental Farming Systems Reception, 2/12/14 | CEFS | Champion |
| Krispy Kreme Challenge, 2/8/14 | Park Scholars | Champion |
| Event Name | Sponsoring Organization | Certification Level |
|---|---|---|
| NC Exports Wood Conference, 11/13-15/13 | NCSU Forestry & Environmental Outreach Program | Steward |
| Recognition Luncheon, 12/13/13 | NC State Facilities Division | Steward |
| Homecoming, 10/27/13-11/2/13 | NC State Alumni Association Student Ambassadors | Champion |
| Repair & Renovation Services Quarterly Luncheon, 10/25/13 | Repair & Renovation Services | Steward |
| Building Liaison Briefings, 10/28/13 and 10/30/13 | Facilities Division | Contributor |
| Campout, 10/18/13 | Student Government | Steward |
| Alternative Vehicle Showcase, 10/2/13 | Staff Senate, University Sustainability Office, Energy Management | Steward |
| Latinos Beyond the Reel Movie and Discussion Panel, 9/18/13 | Diversity Commission Student Government | Contributor |
| Fall Potluck Social, 9/17/13 | Environmental Sciences Academic Program | Steward |
| Farm to Fork Picnic, 6/9/13 | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Repair & Renovation Quarterly Luncheon, 5/17/13 | Repair & Renovation | Steward |
| UGSA Spring Picnic, 5/5/13 | University Graduate Student Association | Champion |
| PackFest, 4/20/13 | Union Activities Board | Champion |
| Farm Feast, 4/18/13 | University Dining | Champion |
| Earth Day Celebration, 4/17/13 | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Grow Your Wellness, 4/16/13 | Student Health and University Recreation | Steward |
| Taste of NC State, 4/5/13 | Union Activities Board | Steward |
| Krispy Kreme Challenge, 2/9/13 | K2 Challenge | Champion |
| Event Name | Sponsoring Organization | Certification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Ladies Luncheon, 12/19/12 | Facilities Division | Steward |
| Annual Recognition Luncheon, 12/19/12 | Facilities Division | Steward |
| Student Health Center Holiday Lucheon, 12/18/12 | Staff Enrichment — Student Health | Steward |
| CNR Holiday Reception, 12/11/12 | College of Natural Resources | Champion |
| Cates Utility Plant Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 11/14/12 | Facilities Division | Steward |
| Sustainability in Agriculture Bayer Executive Course, 11/12-14/2012 | CALS Office of Sustainability | Champion |
| 9th Biennial Longleaf Alliance Conference, 10/22-10/26/12 | Forestry & Environmental Outreach Program | Steward |
| Farm to Fork Reception | Agroecology Education Farm | Champion |
| Campus Sustainability Day 2012 | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Council on Forest Engineering Annual Meeting | Council on Forest Engineering | Steward |
| CVM Graduate Student Welcome Reception | College of Veterinary Medicine | Steward |
| Green Meeting/Events Workshop | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| RecFest 2012 | University Recreation | Champion |
| Packapalooza – Hospitality Tent | Champion | |
| CEFS Board Meeting | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Steward |
| Bearcat Beatdown | NC State Athletics | Steward |
| Facilities Operations Unit/Departmental Goal Retreat | Facilities Operations | Steward |
| Sustainability Interchange | Steward | |
| Campus Sustainability Day | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Facilities Division Recognition Luncheon | Facilities Division | Steward |
| CEFS Board Meeting | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Steward |
| Stihl Timbersports Competition | College of Natural Resources’ Forestry & Environmental Outreach Program | Champion |
| CEFS Field Day | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Farm to Fork Picnic | Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Champion |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Showcase | Staff Senate | Steward |
| Field Day on Centennial Campus | University Recreation | Champion |
| NC State Earth Day Celebration on the Brickyard | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| NC State Earth Day Concert | University Sustainability Office | Champion |
| Change Your State Challenge Stress Buster | University Sustainability Office | Steward |
| Green Brick Awards Ice Cream Social | Campus Environmental Sustainability Team | Champion |
| Evolving Textiles: Competition. Innovation. Transformation. | College of Textiles | Steward |