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Gothenburg Museum of Art

Contact:

Mariateresa Pullano

Paper Conservator

mariateresa.pullano@kultur.goteborg.se

004-676-115903

Region Served: Gothenburg, Sweden

Website: goteborgskonstmuseum.se

Focus Area: Research Completed Planned

Research

Conduct region-specific research related to climate change (by end of 2027)

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Meet your nation's Paris Agreement targets for CO2 reduction (by end of 2027)

Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms (by end of 2027)

Build all new buildings to meet latest international energy efficiency standards (e.g. IECC, ASHRAE, ILFI) (by end of 2027)

Water

Food Service

Transportation

Make 25% of vehicle fleet electric (excluding tractors) (by end of 2027)

Incentivize employees to carpool, bike, bus or otherwise forgo single-occupant car transportation (by end of 2027)

Incentivize visitor sustainable travel (by end of 2027)

Waste

Eliminate all single-use plastic in food service, horticulture, gift shop, and all other facilities and operations (by end of 2027)

Compost 100% of food waste (by end of 2027)

Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water

Recycle or reuse all recyclable materials including metals, glass, and plastic (by end of 2024)

Landscapes and Horticulture

Investments

Internal and External Engagement

Create an employee incentivization program for reducing emissions (by end of 2024)

Establish a green team to support employee-related climate action (by end of 2024)

Assist visitors in switching to household renewable energy (by end of 2027)

Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture (by end of 2027)

Educate visitors on growing organic food (by end of 2027)

Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change (by end of 2027)

Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change (by end of 2027)

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Additional Resources

2030 Palette: A Database of Sustainable Design Strategies and Resources

BGCI Technical Review: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Practising
and Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Our Collections Matter: ICCROM

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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