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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
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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)
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