INITIATIVES

Improving buildings, greening the energy grid, and low-carbon commutes

STATUS	APPROACH	ENGAGE
Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions: Performance Against Goal Reduce 50% by 2025 (baseline 2008)	Manage Energy Use Maintaining a rigorous process to correct building operation and identify energy waste based on ISO 50001	Drive an EV or Use Alternate Transport Replace travel with Teleconference Close Your Fume Hoods Manage your Freezer Purchase Electronics Smartly
Improve Existing Buildings Implementing efficiency retrofits and repairs that achieve deep energy savings and improve operability
Design Efficient New Buildings Building new buildings that achieve exemplary energy performance while enhancing scientific mission
Streamline Laboratory Processes Partnering with scientists and staff in labs to close fume hoods, efficiently operate freezers, control plug loads, and recycle waste (Labwise)
Increase Renewable Energy Accessing renewable power and supporting a smarter electric grid
Promote Low-Carbon Commutes Supporting staff electric vehicle charging and low-impact commute alternatives
Cultivate a Living Laboratory Partnering across the Lab to build research opportunities that also support sustainability goals

STATUS

APPROACH

ENGAGE

Reduce 50% by 2025 (baseline 2008)

Maintaining a rigorous process to correct building operation and identify energy waste based on ISO 50001

Implementing efficiency retrofits and repairs that achieve deep energy savings and improve operability

Building new buildings that achieve exemplary energy performance while enhancing scientific mission

Partnering with scientists and staff in labs to close fume hoods, efficiently operate freezers, control plug loads, and recycle waste (Labwise)

Accessing renewable power and supporting a smarter electric grid

Supporting staff electric vehicle charging and low-impact commute alternatives

Partnering across the Lab to build research opportunities that also support sustainability goals