Clackamas County Leaders in Sustainability Gold Award
The Clackamas County Leaders in Sustainability certification program provides workplaces with guidance and recognition for meaningful achievements in sustainability practices; practices which are proven to benefit an organization’s triple bottom line through environmental, social, and economic advancements.
Certified businesses and non-profits are recognized for their positive impact on our environment and community. They have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through efforts in recycling and compost, energy and water efficiencies, sustainable transportation and community engagement.
Businesses qualify for certification by achieving numerous goals through a rigorous process. Awards are given at 3 levels —Certified, Silver and Gold — depending on how many goals are achieved. Willamette View was certified at the Gold level when it first applied in 2018. In 2022, having achieved even more goals, we were recertified at the Gold level.
The following summarizes our 2025 application, setting further goals for the next triennium.
Clackamas County Leaders in Sustainability Gold Award Re-Certification 2025
Willamette View’s Core Mission:
- “To Inspire the Art of Living Well”
- Deep commitment to environmental and financial sustainability
- Collaborative efforts by staff, residents, and the Blue Heron Foundation
Key Application Elements
- 86 of 133 sustainability-related goals have been met as part of a comprehensive environmental initiative
60 are needed to achieve gold status.
Organizational Sustainability Categories:
Policy & Employee Engagement
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Energy
Water Conservation
Stormwater Quality
Hazardous Materials Management
Transportation
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Community Engagement
Food
Retail
Hospitality & Large Institutions
2022–2025 Sustainability Goal Progress
- Expand “Greenie” Program: Fully implemented in all dining areas
- LED Lighting Upgrades: On hold due to Oregon HB 2531 regulations
- Transition to Electric Equipment: Actively in progress; multiple electric tools acquired
- Increase Shuttle Ridership: Not achieved; off-campus ridership increased
- Car-Sharing Program: Low participation; under review for future rollout
- Annual Sustainability Report: Remains a top priority for completion by end of 2025
Sustainability Goals for 2025–2028
- Publish an annual sustainability report detailing progress and goals
- Conduct a campus-wide waste audit and implement reduction strategies
- Monitor annual water usage and launch conservation initiatives
- Participate in Energy Trust of Oregon benchmarking and establish carbon reduction goals
- Install solar panels on The Neighborhoods building and display real-time energy data