Green Challenge Quiz

What is the "triple bottom line"?

Income, Expense, and Profit
Profit, People, and Planet
Income, Investment, Growth
Public, Private, Non-Profit

The Sustainable Endowments Institute rates college commitment to green initiatives based on a) campus sustainability initiatives and b) endowment investment management. What percentage of schools surveyed invest endowment money towards renewable energy initiatives?

Between the years of 2001 and 2008, did the amount of sustainability-related education on campuses increase or decline?

Increase
Decline

NetImpact is a student & faculty organization, focused on corporate social responsibility. Chapters are hosted by business schools around the world. How many chapters exist?

What is "LEED certification"?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's energy efficiency rating program for building construction.
The U.S. Green Building Council's rating for building energy efficiency and environmental design (more fresh air, natural light and fewer toxins).
The U.S. fire safety program for public buildings (maximum occupancy, fire alarm systems and the prohibition of certain flammable materials).

Which U.S. college has the largest green campus organization in the world, consisting of 24 full-time staff and 32 part-time student employees?

Emory University
University of California, Berkeley
Harvard College
New York University

What does STARS stand for?

Sustainability Technology Annual Research Score
Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System
Solar Technology And Recycling Summit
Students for the Teaching of Agricultural and Resource Sciences

In 2008, The Princeton Review conducted the College Hopes & Worries Survey, completed by over 10,000 college applicants and parents. What percentage of students said colleges' commitment to the environment would positively impact their decision to apply or attend a school?

How many trademarks did the U.S. Patent Office give to names with "green" or "eco" in their title last year?

100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000

The Aspen Institute conducts a research survey called "Beyond Grey Pinstripes", highlighting the top 100 business schools committed to social and environmental stewardship. What 4 elements drive the school ratings?

Student opportunity to take courses with related content
Student exposure / teaching hours dedicated to social & environmental issues
Amount of business school endowments invested in social / environmental funds
Amount of course content that explicitly addresses the role of business in improving social & economic conditions
Number of social / environmental student organizations on campus
Amount of donations to non-profit organizations dedicated to social/environmental causes
Amount of student / faculty volunteer time towards social / environmental initiatives
Faculty research � amount of exploration and articles published on these topics

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