The Natural History Museum

Contact:

Beka Economopoulos

Executive Director

beka@thenaturalhistorymuseum.org

917-202-5479

Region Served: Vashon, Washington

Website: thenaturalhistorymuseum.org

Focus Area: Buildings and Energy Completed Planned

Buildings and Energy

Meet your nation's Paris Agreement targets for CO2 reduction

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

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

Additional Goals for This Institution

Water

Food Service

Transportation

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

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

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

Incentivize visitor sustainable travel (by end of 2027)

Waste

Landscapes and Horticulture

Investments

Internal and External Engagement

Research

Additional Resources