Berkeley Lab recently updated its policy on Sustainability in Operations, which:
- outlines your responsibilities as a member of the Lab community
- stems from a wide range of Federal, State, and University of California sustainability targets.
The Lab also released its annual summary of sustainability performance and progress towards net-zero carbon emissions. Of note, as of the end of fiscal year 2023:
- Total reported greenhouse gas emissions are 41% below 2015 levels.
- Lab-wide energy consumption per square foot, excluding major process loads, has decreased 29% since FY 2015.
- Waste diversion is at 67% and diversion from construction and demolition projects is at 84%.
- Water consumption per square foot is 36% below 2007 levels.
Learn More:
- Berkeley Lab Sustainability Targets & Policies
- Berkeley Lab’s Net-Zero Vision and Roadmap
- Berkeley Annual Sustainability Report