In building a culture of sustainability across campus, the Gold Talon Program was created to help guide students, staff, and faculty in creating healthy, sustainable events and spaces. This three-tiered program recognizes efforts to incorporate the university's mission of economic vitality, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Departments, organizations, and campus office spaces can participate in the Gold Talon Program.
Currently, the Gold Talon Program is accepting applications to certify events, offices, and conferences. The rating system is a way for departments, organizations, and individuals to be recognized for implementing practices and educating their guests on what is possible when creating sustainable spaces.
It's important to remember that this is a tiered recognition system. Blue Talon means that you are contributing to the mission of sustainability on campus through basic everyday choices. Teal Talon shows your stewardship toward sustainability by implementing decisions that might be a challenge, but you're willing to make the choice. And our Gold Talon ranking displays your event, office, or conference as a campus champion for sustainability. Regardless of your ranking, the Office of Sustainability will provide you with a certificate to display that shows your guests that you've chosen to sustain UNCW!
