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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Contact:

Rachel Purdon

Head of Sustainability

sustainability@kew.org

776-823-8883

Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE

Region Served: England, UK

Website: www.kew.org

Resources

Climate Action Plans

Young Environmental Leader Award

How humble herbarium specimens hold the key to combating climate change

Focus Area: Water Completed Planned

Water

Reduce potable water for irrigation by at least 25% (by end of 2024)

Reduce use of municipal water by at least 25% (by end of 2024)

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms

Engagement

Establish an employee green team to support climate action

Food Service

Ensure 40% of food service menu selections are vegan or vegetarian (by end of 2024)

Investments

Landscapes and Horticulture

Research

Initiate region-specific research related to climate change

Transportation

Waste

Compost 100% of food waste (by end of 2023)

Eliminate all single-use plastic in food service, horticulture, gift shop, and all other facilities and operations

Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water

Recycle or reuse all recyclable materials including metals, glass, and plastic (by end of 2023)

‹ Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Horticultural Society ›

Presented by
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Community Resources and Consultation

Architecture 2030

Environment and Culture Partners

ICCROM

International Living Future Institute

One Earth

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

Regenerative Museums

Regenesis Institute

Rocky Mountain Institute

Shepley Bulfinch

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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