The Natural History Museum

Contact:

Beka Economopoulos

Executive Director

info@thenaturalhistorymuseum.org

917-426-5562

Region Served: Vashon, Washington

Website: thenaturalhistorymuseum.org

Focus Area: Buildings and Energy Completed Planned

Buildings and Energy

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

Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms (by end of 2026)

Meet your nation's Paris Agreement targets for CO2 reduction

Additional Goals for This Institution

Engagement

Food Service

Investments

Landscapes and Horticulture

Research

Transportation

Incentivize employees to carpool, bike, bus or otherwise forgo single-occupant car transportation

Incentivize visitor sustainable travel (by end of 2027)

Make 25% of vehicle fleet electric (excluding tractors) (by end of 2026)

Offset carbon for all work-related staff travel (by end of 2027)

Waste

Water

Additional Resources