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E NERGY S TAR Communications: Promote Your Success!. Today’s Session…. Objectives Gain recognition and increase visibility Overview E NERGY S TAR Overview Communications Internal External Next Steps. Promoting Your Success…. Why? Drive Awareness Change Behaviors
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Today’s Session… Objectives • Gain recognition and increase visibility Overview • ENERGY STAR Overview • Communications • Internal • External • Next Steps
Promoting Your Success… Why? • Drive Awareness • Change Behaviors • Increase Comfort
Promote Your Success Benefits: • Gain upper management buy-in • Motivate and educate your employees • Showcase benefits to environment and bottom line • Improve your organization’s environmental image
Internal Communications Educational Materials
Bookmarks Back Front
Internal Communications Promotional Materials
Post-It Note Pad Money isn’t all you’re saving [Your logo here] 888-STAR-YES www. energystar.gov
Coffee mug [Insert your logo] www.energystar.gov 1-888-STAR-YES
Sticker/Decal Few companies make decisions that are as good for the environment as they are for business. [Insert your logo] www. energystar.gov www. energystar.gov
Magnets [Insert your logo]
Shirts [Insert your logo]
External Communications Year-round
External Communications Press Releases/Newsletters
External Communications Web-based Promotions
Web site Highlights Spotlight On… Success Stories www.epa.gov/buildings/healthcare
ENERGY STAR page on Intranet How does XYZ Co. plan to save money while protecting the environment? Link from XYZ Company Intranet Page, “XYZ Co. Energy Programs” link By proactive energy management with the help of Energy Star! As an Energy Star partner, XYZ Company is committed to improving the energy efficiency of its facilities. Not only will this make our facilities more comfortable, it will also save money and reduce air pollution! XYZ Co.’s world-class energy management approach is the right thing to do for our clients, our communities, and our financial bottom line! XYZ Company and Energy Star HWhat is Energy Star? HXYZ’s Commitment to Energy Management HCurrent and Upcoming Energy Management Efforts Energy Saviips HSave Energy at Work HSave Energy at Home How does XYZ Co. plan to save money while protecting the environment? [Your logo] [Insert your logo]
External Communications Earth Day Samples
Press releases Media kits Fact sheets Feature articles Letters to the editor Posters Newsletters Magnets Mugs Fact sheets Shirts Pins Pens Mouse pads Web site Communications Ideas
Other Opportunities • Success Stories on ENERGY STAR Web site • ENERGY STAR Annual Awards • ENERGY STAR Labels (top 25% of benchmarked buildings) EPA Administrator Christie Whitman with Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Executives 2002 ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings