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in partnership with
Ganna Walska Lotusland
Contact:
Rebecca Anderson
Executive Director
randerson@lotusland.org
805-969-3767 x104
695 Ashley Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Region Served:
Santa Barbara, California
Website:
www.lotusland.org
Resources
An Evolving Approach to Climate Sustainability
Environmental Stewardship
Research and Conservation
Focus Area: Buildings and Energy
Completed
Planned
Buildings and Energy
Meet your nation's Paris Agreement targets for CO2 reduction (by end of 2024)
Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms (by end of 2024)
Build all new buildings to meet latest international energy efficiency standards (e.g. IECC, ASHRAE, ILFI) (by end of 2024)
Additional Goals for This Institution
Water
Food Service
Transportation
Make 25% of vehicle fleet electric (excluding tractors) (by end of 2024)
Incentivize visitor sustainable travel (by end of 2024)
Waste
Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water (by end of 2023)
Recycle or reuse all recyclable materials including metals, glass, and plastic (by end of 2024)
Landscapes and Horticulture
Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric (by end of 2024)
Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels (by end of 2023)
Reduce lawn areas by 10% and encourage native plant replacements (by end of 2024)
Investments
Internal and External Engagement
Create an employee incentivization program for reducing emissions (by end of 2024)
Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture (by end of 2024)
Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change (by end of 2024)
Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change (by end of 2024)
Research
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