Yale’s “green” employee benefits support a healthy lifestyle and planet
For details, visit the Yale Advantages employee discount program on Workday under the Benefits icon.
- Commuter savings, resources, and freebies
- Green your commute and save money on your everyday commuter expenses by paying for public transportation or vanpool expenses with before-tax money. Visit Workday to get started.
- Receive free consultation from the Office of Sustainability on the most sustainable way to get to work. View the Parking and Transportation Options page to get started.
- Earn rewards towards prizes for choosing transport options other than driving alone by logging your travel through the Agile Mile.
- Participants in Yale’s Homebuyer program can take advantage of an easy commuting distance. Most neighborhoods are within walking distance of campus or a free Yale Shuttle ride.
- Flexible work arrangements may be available to reduce time commuting to campus.
- Take Yale Environmental Health & Safety’s free Bicycle Safety Training course and receive a free helmet.
- Green and healthy lifestyle benefits found on campus and nearby
- Yale Outdoor Center – Located in East Lyme, Connecticut on 1,500 wooded acres, Yale community members can enjoy cabins and campsites to rent, plenty of spots to picnic, hiking trails, and a clean lake in which to rowboat, kayak, paddleboard, canoe, fish, or swim. View Yale Outdoor Center details.
- Tobacco-free campus – The university is committed to improving the health and environment of our overall community and offers resources and support for those who want to quit tobacco.
- Free tree – New Haven residents can request a free tree planting in front of their home.
- Free learning opportunities – Attend free talks, workshops, and unique events to learn from sustainability experts to expand your knowledge of sustainability. See calendar of upcoming events.
- Free WorkLife workshops – Destress while creating something new and beautiful from a repurposed item. Sign up today for a WorkLife workshop.
- Walking tours and trails – Boost your energy while taking in a healthy dose of nature with a self-guided campus tour, a brisk walk along the Yale Nature Walk, Staff Recognition Trail, Fitstyle walking tour, or the Farmington Canal Trail.