Examples and resources to support action items listed in the Action Planning Toolkit.
This toolkit is organized around five key focus areas that support YMCAs in building greener practices, improving operational efficiency, and creating a more sustainable future for all.
Explore the 5 Focus Areas of the Toolkit
Vision, Strategy & Alignment
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Commitment
AnnualReport2023.25
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EnviornmentalSustainabilityDirector
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EnvironmentalCoordinatorExample
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EnvironmentalDirectorMay2012
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FoodWasteSolutionsResearch_YMCAoftheRockies
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IgniteTheLlightSPFinal
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Impact & Vision Plan
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NonProfitSectorClimateRiskGuide
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SUSTAINABLYGREENFINALApril2010
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StrategicPlan2025.2030
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YMCAClimateandSustainabilityReportDesign2024
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YMCAResiliencyStrategy.FINAL_WebsiteFINALua_5_
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YMCA_GreenGoals
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Financial & Technical Support
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Advancement
Green Network Advancement Guide
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Green Network Planning Grant Proposal Guide
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Green Network Project Grant Proposal Guide
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Staff, Volunteers & Community Partners
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Engagement
2022_GreenTeam_Application
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2024_ES_StaffCommPlan
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2024_Sustainability_Staff_Training_Opportunities
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EngagementGreenTeamResource
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YMCAVisitorEngagementBestPracticesGuide_FINAL
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Buildings, Sites & Transportation
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Property
Biodiversity Audit
2008_GFL_Presents_Natural_Playgrounds
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BramptonYConceptSketch120302
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CedarGlenYMCACampOperatingPlan20232031_fulldoc
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CherryStYMCA_MAINTENANCEPLANforattachmenttoGREENROOFDECLARATION
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GFLMaintenanceBook
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MississaugaYConceptSketch120302
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ProgrammingwiththeYMCA2009
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YMCACedarGlenFORESTRYMANAGEMENTPLANFMP_FINALwithfigures_
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YMCACherryStGreenRoof_ScheduleExample
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YMCACommunityEngagementProcessforGreenRoof
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YMCACommunityEngagementProcessforGreenRoofs
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YMCA_Assessments_1v0AmandaRfeb62009revision
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Efficient Transportation Actions
AppendicesEVRFP
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BatteryChargingscootersebikesescooters
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YMCAEmployeeCommuteSurvey_YRockies_
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YMCAofGreaterTorontoEVRFP
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Energy Efficient Actions
MarkhamSolar13Y122050ARFPRev1_RevbyAlex_
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StructuralReviewSolarPanelinstallationYMCAMarkham
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YMCAofGreaterTorontoLightingRetrofitRFPDraft2
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New Development Planning
YMCACommunityEngagementGuide
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YMCAProcessMaptoOpeningDay_Swimlanes_
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YMCAofGreaterTorontoOwnersStatementofRequirements
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Property & Energy Audit
AImprovingYourBuildingSystems
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BuildingAssessmentChecklist_GCG_
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BuildingAssessmentChecklist_GCG_
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EUI_Tool_YMCA_1_
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WestEndYMCABCA931CollegeStreet_SynergyOct2024_
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YMCABramptonASHRAELevelIIEnergyAuditkWkWhSavingsCalcUpdate_Jan28,14__4_
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Resilience Hub
AheadoftheStorm1
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MinimumBackupPowerGuidelineforMURBsOctober2016
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YMCACommunitySupportScenarios_COTESS_Draft24July24
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Waste Audit
Recycling
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SYRUS_WasteAudit
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Waste&RecyclingSignsforBins
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WasteAuditPlanandWorksheets
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Water Audit
ConsevationPlan2013SchoolApplicationFinal
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wscommercialwaterassessmentchecklist
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Community Education & Events
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YMCA Programs
YMCA Programming
2021_2022_SYRUS_WasteAudit_ActivityHandbook
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Cedar Glen Farm Review 2023
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SYRUS_WasteAudit_ActivityHandbook_French
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SYRUS_WasteAudit_ActivityHandbook_Russian
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Vision2030CaseStudyYMCAoftheRockies
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YMCALessonPlan_FINAL
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YMCALessonPlan_Spanish_FINAL
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Team Leadership
The YMCA Green Network Strategy Team guides, coordinates, and advances the organization’s environmental sustainability vision.`
Engagement & Outreach Strategist
Eleanor Blair
Vice President, Strategic Communications & Connections
YMCA of Florida's First Coast
Engagement & Outreach Strategist
Sean Doles
Public Affairs Officer , Greater Austin YMCA
Funding & Partnerships Strategist (Advancement Lead)
Samantha Apodaca
Grants Director
Greater Austin YMCA
Greater Austin YMCA
Infrastructure & Efficiency Strategist (Property Lead)
Alex Versluis
Senior Vice President, Property & Development Management
YMCA of Greater Toronto
YMCA of Greater Toronto
Program Development Strategist (Programs Lead)
Amy Wolf
Environmental Sustainability Director
YMCA of the Rockies
YMCA of the Rockies
Global & International Strategist
Shakil Karim
Head of Sustainable Planet
World YMCA
World YMCA
Global & International Strategist
Tom Valentine
Vice President, Global Relations and Community Engagement
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA
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