Enhance sustainability in your office with PACES

Would you like to explore new ways to reduce the environmental impact of your department's office space, or event? UCSB Sustainability’s PACES (Program for the Assessment and Certification for the Environment and Sustainability) offers a succinct assessment process.

Our program helps to celebrate efforts you are already making to be more sustainable, connects you with sustainability resources, and offers recommendations and resources to help you continue to improve at your own pace.

Here’s how it works

For Offices & Events:

• A brief 30-45 minute interview with one organizer who is familiar with the department’s protocols and policies.
• Receive personalized recommendations based on information from the interview.

For Events:

• Receive personalized ongoing support before, during, and after your event through check-ins and follow-ups.
• For a full certification, we can conduct a brief walkthrough during the event and provide a post-event report.

If your organization is short on time, we offer flexible resources and support to help integrate sustainability into your department. We’re happy to work around your busy schedule to make this collaboration as seamless as possible.

We look forward to working with you to create more sustainable spaces at UCSB! If you are interested or have any other questions, please email the Green Office Coordinator, Amber Nguyen, at ambernguyen@ucsb.edu.