How it works
Timeline
May 20, 2019
June 11, 2019
July 2, 2019
August 1, 2019
August 13, 2019
Orientation
Preliminary plan for a carbon reduction project and implementation timeline due
Final plan with refined carbon reduction and cost calculations due
First poster draft due
Final poster expo and competition
Prizes
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
$5,000 cash prize
$3,000 cash prize
$1,000 cash prize
Judging criteria
Carbon reduction projects will be evaluated on the following criteria
1. Total carbon reduced and total money saved
The judges are looking for projects with the largest carbon reductions and cost savings. Show us your back-of-the-envelope calculations of your project's projected carbon reductions and cost savings.
2. Co-benefits
The judges are looking for any added benefits that your project provides beyond reducing CO2 emissions. Think about how your carbon reduction project may result in improvements in health, sustainability, resource utilization in other areas.
3. Project implementation
The judges are looking for carbon reduction projects that have been approved for implementation. Show us how the organization you're working with got behind your project and is committed to its success.
4. Poster presentation
At the final poster session, the judges are looking for a well-organized poster and a clear presentation. This is the time for you and your team members to showcase your mastery of the subject matter.
5. Communication
Throughout the summer, the judges are looking for professional and timely communication with the Carbon Reduction Challenge staff.
Judges
How to enter
Contact us at carbonreduction@gatech.edu to participate in the Carbon Reduction Challenge.