January 2019 – July 2022
Want to take part in designing a new climate future for the Lab? Join the Net Zero Visioning team to get creative, question assumptions, and explore possibilities for energy, waste, water, buildings, fleet, procurement, and organizational change. All are welcome to apply by Friday, March 11. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Join%20the%20Lab%E2%80%99s%20Net%20Zero%20Visioning%20Team%21%21
Berkeley Lab’s greenhouse gas emissions are down 60% since 2015, and water use intensity is down 26% since 2007. Efficiency improvements made in recent years contribute over $1M in annual savings for the Lab. Learn more in the Lab’s annual sustainability performance report. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Annual%20Sustainability%20Reports%20for%20Berkeley%20Lab%20and%20UC
The UC Retirement Savings Program has a new investment option: the UC Global Equity ex Fossil Fuel Fund. Its objective is to invest in domestic and international companies that do not own fossil fuel reserves or sell tobacco products. Add it to your fund lineup for a socially responsible investment. https://ucenewsletter.cmail20.com/t/r-l-trltail-blulytklyd-h/
In line with the environmentally-friendly goats, the Lab’s groundskeeping team uses electric hedge trimmers, blowers, and weed trimmers and is in transition to quieter, cleaner and safer electric landscaping equipment. Read more and learn why others should consider making the switch. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Lab%20Transitioning%20to%20Electric%20Landscaping%20Equipment%3B%20You%20Can%20Too%21
Join the Lab in pledging support for California Clean Air Day today, Oct. 6. The Lab has taken the pledge, and you can do the same. Individual suggestions include reducing meat consumption, using natural cleaners, and driving an electric vehicle. What will you pledge? https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#What%20You%20Can%20Do%20for%20Cleaner%20Air
It’s National Drive Electric Week, an excellent opportunity to find out what makes electric vehicles so great to own and drive. (Hint: have fun, save money, and combat climate change). Test drive one at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Oct. 2, and check out other events to learn more. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Why%20Your%20Next%20Car%20Should%20be%20Electric
Make a pledge in support of California Clean Air Day on Oct. 6. The Lab has pledged support as an organization, and your commitment will be added as part of the Lab’s pledge. Learn how you can support cleaner air, from planting a garden and eating less meat, to driving an electric vehicle. https://www.cleanairday.org/pledge/individual/LBNL/
Berkeley Lab’s ISO 50001 implementation team has received a 2021 U.S. Department of Energy Sustainability Award in the “Innovative Approach to Sustainability” category. The Lab is currently the only ISO 50001 certified DOE lab. https://cs.lbl.gov/news-media/news/2021/berkeley-lab-team-wins-doe-sustainability-award/
Just one round trip flight to the U.S. east coast is equivalent to about a month of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the average Californian. As part of an effort to reduce GHG emissions, consider whether a plane trip is necessary. Sustainable Berkeley Lab rounds up a host of alternative ideas. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Rethink%20that%20Flight
Plastic Free July is a global movement to reduce plastic waste. Be part of the solution and learn easy tips, such as bringing reusable items to work. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#It%E2%80%99s%20Plastic%20Free%20July%21