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Home > Sustainability Goals > GreenHouse Gas Reduction

Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Goal:

Reduce scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025.

Status:

5%
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News

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Efforts Supporting
This Goal

  • Renewable energy purchase agreement
  • Energy Management
  • Sustainable design and construction

Take Action

  • Get certified as a Sustainable Workplace
  • Turn off the lights and unplug devices when not in use
  • Set your thermostat between 68°F-76°F
  • Conduct a Renewable Energy Demonstration Project

Research

  • Planet Blue Global Impact - Climate & Energy
  • Graham Sustainability Institute Climate + Energy
  • Erb Institute

Background

  • President Schlissel’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Committee Report (2015)
  • Greenhouse gas goal reporting guidelines
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University of Michigan

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