About

Introduction

“Green” programs are those which support a healthy and responsible approach to environmental integrity, economic prosperity and social equity. Such programs in academics, research, engagement, and campus operations have been a part of the UNC Chapel Hill campus for years.

Over time, a plethora of logos and slogans have been developed and used by individual departments to identify and communicate their respective “green” programs or accomplishments. While these brands have been valuable in helping create unique identities for the individual departments or programs which they represent, it is also important to have a brand that represents university-wide, interdepartmental “green” efforts. This will assist the University in identifying and communicating those “green” programs and groups that work across the traditional departmental lines.

The “Carolina Green” logo (Tar Heel with Leaf) and verbiage was developed to serve as the university-wide brand for programs, products, and accomplishments that are interdepartmental. The branding effort was lead by the Offices of Sustainability and Waste Reduction & Recycling in the Facilities Services Department, in collaboration with the Carolina Green committee, the Student Government Environmental Affairs Committee and the Institute for the Environment.

To maintain the high standard of the “Carolina Green” brand and guard against “green washing,” strict brand standards have been set in this document. All inquires or requests regarding usage of the Carolina Green brand must be directed to the UNC Sustainability Office. Email: sustainability [at] facility.unc.edu

Usage

“Carolina Green” should only be used to designate programs, products, or accomplishments that promote environmental integrity, economic prosperity and social equity that are university-wide, interdepartmental, and open/available to all members of the campus community. In order to coordinate and effectively communicate items designated as “Carolina Green,” all requests to use the brand must be submitted to the UNC Sustainability Office. Email: sustainability [at] facility.unc.edu

“With approval, University departments may use the “Carolina Green” logo and verbiage in situations that satisfy the aforementioned criteria. These include but are not limited to internal and external publications, signage, promotion of services or events, and website usage. All such uses must be in accordance with any other applicable University policy, such as that regarding websites or the existing “Tar Heel” logo usage guidelines.

Student groups able to use the “Carolina Green” mark must be designated as "affiliated" by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs through the activities office of Carolina Union. As organizations, they may request permission to use the “Carolina Green” logo and verbiage in situations that satisfy the aforementioned criteria. Affiliated student groups may use the “Carolina Green” mark for identification and fund raising with prior approval. All such uses must be in accordance with any other applicable University policy, such as that regarding websites or the existing “Tar Heel” logo usage guidelines.

Individuals employed in University departments may not use the “Carolina Green” marks for individual purposes or identification. This mark is reserved for university-wide, interdepartmental collaborations, not individual usage.

“Carolina Green” is not intended to be used as an endorsement of non-university products or services. Departments may not use the “Carolina Green” brand in conjunction with those of commercial entities without explicit, written permission from the UNC Sustainability Office. Email: sustainability [at] facility.unc.edu

Non-university organizations and businesses are not permitted under any circumstances to use the “Carolina Green” logo and verbiage. “Carolina Green” is not intended to be used as an endorsement of non-university products or services.

Stylesheet

2-color, full logo:

2-color, partial logo, white background:

1-color, partial logo, white background:

2-color, partial logo, non-white background:

1-color, partial logo, non-white background:

All guidelines and restrictions for the University’s existing “Tar Heel” logo also apply to the Carolina Green logo. This includes limitations on vendors that are licensed to print apparel and merchandise with the “Tar Heel” logo. For trademarks and licensing information, please refer to http://www.licensing.unc.edu/.

Printed materials that feature the “Carolina Green” mark with initial approval for usage do not need additional approval prior to printing as long as it is in accordance with this stylesheet and applicable University policy for the existing “Tar Heel” logo. This includes signs, brochures, handbills, advertisements, banners and handouts.

Website use of the “Carolina Green” logo must reference back to the “Carolina Green” directory at http://carolinagreen.unc.edu. The logo and verbiage should never be used as the primary content on a website without explicit, written permission from the UNC Sustainability Office. Email: sustainability [at] facility.unc.edu

Significant modification of the “Carolina Green” logo is not permitted, including overlaying it with other designs or lettering, displaying only part of the logo, or changing the colors. Minor modifications, including resizing and rotating the image, are permissible.

Colors
The University's colors are Carolina Blue and White. While there is a range of opinion as to what exactly is the true shade of Carolina Blue, for the purposes of the “Carolina Green” logo, the following colors should be used:
Blue Outline & “carolina” verbiage: HSB 207 34 90; RGB 151 192 230; CMYK 39% 14% 0% 0%; # 97C0E6
White Fill: HSB 207 0 100; RGB 255 255 255; CMYK 0 0 0 0; #FFFFFF
Green Leaf & “green” verbiage: HSB 96 59 71; RGB 116 183 74; CMYK 60% 5% 95% 0%; # 74B74A

Font
When used as a single mark with the Tar Heel with Leaf logo, “Carolina Green” should be written in all lowercase letters in Helvetica font.

Use with Other Trademarks (Co-branding)
“Carolina Green” logo may be used in conjunction with other University or departmental marks. However, it is not intended to be used as an endorsement of non-university products or services. Departments may not use the “Carolina Green” band in conjunction with those of commercial entities without explicit, written permission from the UNC Sustainability Office. Email: sustainability [at] facility.unc.edu

Appropriateness
No profanity or references to alcohol, drugs or tobacco-related products may be used in conjunction with any University marks, including “Carolina Green.” Also, material that may be demeaning to individuals or institutions (including but not limited to racial, ethnic, gender, or disability-related matters) may not be used in conjunction with any University marks.

“Carolina Green” should only be used to designate programs, products, or accomplishments that promote environmental integrity, economic prosperity and social equity that are university-wide, interdepartmental, and open/available to all members of the campus community. In order to coordinate and effectively communicate items designated as “Carolina Green,” all requests to use the brand must be submitted to the UNC Sustainability Office. Email: sustainability [at] facility.unc.edu