ZCO | Implementation Plan Global Decision-Making Flow Chart for Leased Assets The global decision-making flow chart for leased assets (shown on the following two pages) guides offices through the Scope 1 and 2 net-zero carbon achievement process. The preferred pathway to achieving net-zero carbon operation involves the following hierarchy of actions: Step 1 | Measure current emissions and establish baselines. Energy characterizations will enable us to understand the impacts of energy efficiency strategies and further develop our Plan. Step 2 | We will attain the most significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for our portfolio long-term transitioning to all-electric buildings. We can achieve this reduction by encouraging building owners and property managers to transition from fossil fuel systems to electric systems within our current office locations or relocation to alternative all-electric buildings/facilities.
Step 3 | Energy efficiency is a fundamental requirement of The Commitment and a necessary step towards decarbonization. Energy efficiencies allow for a decoupling of economic growth from energy consumption, offer greater flexibility in decarbonization strategies, and have high positive societal impacts. We will prioritize reduced refrigerant use as part of the strategy for systems within our control or in collaboration with building owners. RENEWABLE ENERGY + OFFSETS After prioritizing all emissions reductions strategies, we begin to address residual emissions through investment in projects and offsets, following the next three steps:
Step 4 | Onsite renewable energy sources with storage batteries provide resiliency, may decentralize power production, and prevent losses due to transmission. As tenants, we will advocate for our office spaces to install renewables as part of the ongoing tenant/property manager relationship. Step 5 | Purchasing local green power promotes a cleaner grid and allows for large-scale investments in renewable energy generation, such as solar power. Offices with authority over their utility billing and provider will switch to green power options, where available, such as Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs. Step 6 | We will offset residual emissions per WorldGBC’s Advancing Net Zero Whole Life Carbon: Offsetting Residual Emissions from the Building and Construction Sector position paper.
Renewable Energy + Offsets
#1
Measure emissions + understand impact
#2
Plan transition to all-electric
#3
Reduce energy consumption + refrigerant use
#4
Look at onsite renewable energy opportunities
#5
Purchase local green power
#6
Purchase offsite RECS + carbon offsets
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