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

Reduce potable water for irrigation 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

Food Service

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

Transportation

Waste

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

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

Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water

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

Landscapes and Horticulture

Investments

Internal and External Engagement

Establish a green team to support employee-related climate action

Research

Conduct region-specific research related to climate change

‹ Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Horticultural Society ›

Presented by
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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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