Thank you for taking the time to answer this brief survey. To answer each question, simply place your cursor over the option that best represents your answer and click. There is a space provided at the end should you wish to provide additional comments. Please don't forget to hit "Submit Survey" at the end to be directed to a contest entry screen for a chance to win a prize for completing the survey.

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For each of the following questions, please select the frequency with which you practice these actions at work.

  1. I sort and dispose of paper, glass, plastic and metal into appropriate recycling bins.
  2. I rinse out my recyclable containers prior to putting them into the recycling bin.
  3. I put food & plant waste into appropriate composting bins.
  4. I ensure external doors and windows are not propped or kept open when air conditioning or heating is on.
  5. Where there's a controllable light switch in the workplace, I turn off lights in rooms when I am the last person to leave the room (e.g. meeting room, kitchen, storage, staff & supply room).
  6. I report any leaks (e.g. toilets, faucets, etc.) to my manager/supervisor.
  7. I do not idle any vehicle for longer than 1 minute (other than at stop signs/lights).
  8. I unplug our small appliances (e.g. toasters, kettles and coffee makers) when not in use.
  9. I unplug tools and equipment when not in use.
  10. I unplug chargers in my workspace when not in use.
  11. I share ideas with my manager/supervisor on how our building can save energy and reduce our waste.
  12. I encourage and motivate my teammates to reduce our footprint and conserve energy.




For each of the following questions, please make a selection within the range that best represents your opinion.

  1. We have lots of water in BC so there's no reason to conserve.
  2. We have lots of energy in BC so there's no reason to conserve.
  3. Our energy in BC is clean energy so it has no impact on the environment.
  4. If I tried to conserve energy I'd have to give up certain comforts and conveniences and I don't want to do that.
  5. I practice energy conservation measures at home but not at work.
  6. I have little control over the amount of energy used in the workplace, so even if I tried to conserve energy it wouldn't make a difference.
  7. Conserving energy at work is not very important to me because I don't pay the bill.
  8. Energy conservation is an important environmental issue these days so people should try to do everything they can to save energy.
  9. If we don't stop using so much energy we'll be faced with serious environmental consequences in the future.
  10. Climate change is a real issue that I need to be concerned about in my lifetime.
  11. It is worse for the environment to turn off your car and restart it if you are stopped for less than 1 minute.


For each of the following questions, please make a selection within the range that best represents your opinion.

  1. Environmental responsibility is a part of our workplace business strategy.
  2. Energy conservation is a part of our workplace business strategy.
  3. Our company has provided us with clear direction on its environmental commitment and green business philosophy.
  4. Environmental stewardship plays largely into our daily business decision making processes.
  5. Our company has clearly communicated its expectations of our roles as employees in carrying out our environmental responsibility program.
  6. I feel our company truly walks the talk when it comes to environmental responsibility.
  7. I feel our employees truly walk the talk and practice green behaviours within our workplace.
  8. I think we could do more to green our workplace environment.
  9. I think we could do more to green our behaviours within our workplace.
  10. I think our employees would be committed to embracing a greener culture in our workplace.
  11. I feel our organization is a leader in our community with respect to environmental initiatives.
  12. There is a connection between environmental responsibility and costs saving.
  13. Whistler Blackcomb’s commitment to sustainability was a factor in my decision to work here.


Brand Awareness (measured with an awareness level scale of 1-5 with 1 representing completely unaware, and 5 representing very aware)

  1. Beyond just recycling, I'm aware of some specific green initiatives and upgrades our company has undertaken within our workplace.
  2. I am aware that we have a corporate sustainability policy.
  3. I am aware we have a Sustainability Team made up of employee 'volunteers'.
  4. 4I have found that my environmental behaviours at home have improved as a result of practices I have learned in the workplace.


Do you have any additional comments regarding environmental responsibility within your department or facility?