Greenhouse Gas Reduction Commitment Energy Management … · 2018. 10. 25. · include a green...
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Greenhouse Gas Reducon Commitment HBS is well on its way toward meeng the Harvard-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) reducon goal: to reduce GHG emissions to 30% below a 2006 baseline by 2016, including growth. As of 2014, HBS has already reduced its GHG emission by 39%. Energy Management HBS has completed over 100 energy conservaon measures including lighng retrofits, occupancy sensors, energy audits & HVAC upgrades. Energy projects include a green roof, photovoltaic cells & a cogereraon unit. As of 2014, HBS has acheived a 15% energy reducon, even with the addion of new buildings like Tata Hall. Green Buildings HBS is commied to striving for at least a LEED Gold Cerficaon for all new construcon & major renovaons (LEED is a US green building cerficaon system). Currently there are 10 LEED-cerfied buildings on campus. Waste Management SingleStream recycling takes the sorng out of recycling; all plascs, glass, paper, metal cans & foil can be recycled in the same recycling bin. Back-of-the-house composng in dining operaons also contributes to waste reducon. HBS has a 65% recycling rate which is one of the highest of all Harvard Schools. Best Pracces Other sustainability measures include water-conserving plumbing fixtures, a computerized irrigaon system, green cleaning & a green dining inave. Occupant Engagement HBS supports peer-to-peer sustainability outreach programs for both the student body and staff. Reuse your towels by parcipang in our towel reuse program to save water & energy. Turn off lights including bedroom, bathroom, lounge, & project/conference rooms upon leaving. Recycle all plascs, glass, metal cans, paper & cardboard in the same SingleStream recycling bin. Give baeries to your program staff to be properly recycled. Use natural daylight or task lighng versus overhead lighng. Turn off computer monitor and speakers when not in use. Unplug chargers and adapters when not in use. Use reusable dishware whenever possible versus disposable items. Drink filtered tap water instead of bole water. The tap water is safe to drink & available throughout campus Leave unwanted items on your desk. During your stay you will receive a variety of materials that you may take with you upon departure. If you would rather leave some things on your desk, we are happy to recycle them on your behalf. See Something-Say something. Contact your program staff (day) or call HBS Operaons at 5-6811 (nights/weekends) if you noce a water leak or have a heang/cooling concern.
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Greenhouse Gas Reduction CommitmentHBS is well on its way toward meeting the Harvard-wide greenhouse gas (GHG)reduction goal: to reduce GHG emissions to 30% below a 2006 baseline by 2016, including growth. As of 2014, HBS has already reduced its GHG emission by 39%.
Energy ManagementHBS has completed over 100 energy conservation measures including lighting retrofits, occupancy sensors, energy audits & HVAC upgrades. Energy projects include a green roof, photovoltaic cells & a cogereration unit. As of 2014, HBS has acheived a 15% energy reduction, even with the addition of new buildings like Tata Hall.
Green BuildingsHBS is committed to striving for at least a LEED Gold Certification for all new construction & major renovations (LEED is a US green building certification system). Currently there are 10 LEED-certified buildings on campus.
Waste ManagementSingleStream recycling takes the sorting out of recycling; all plastics, glass, paper, metal cans & foil can be recycled in the same recycling bin. Back-of-the-house composting in dining operations also contributes to waste reduction. HBS has a 65% recycling rate which is one of the highest of all Harvard Schools.
Best PracticesOther sustainability measures include water-conserving plumbing fixtures, a computerized irrigation system, green cleaning & a green dining intiative.
Occupant EngagementHBS supports peer-to-peer sustainability outreach programs for both the student body and staff.
Reuse your towels by participating in our towel reuse program to save water & energy.
Turn off lights including bedroom, bathroom, lounge, & project/conference rooms upon leaving.
Recycle all plastics, glass, metal cans, paper & cardboard in the same SingleStream recycling bin. Give batteries to your program staff to be properly recycled.
Use natural daylight or task lighting versus overhead lighting.
Turn off computer monitor and speakers when not in use.
Unplug chargers and adapters when not in use.
Use reusable dishware whenever possible versus disposable items.
Drink filtered tap water instead of bottle water. The tap water is safe to drink & available throughout campus
Leave unwanted items on your desk. During your stay you will receive a variety of materials that you may take with you upon departure. If you would rather leave some things on your desk, we are happy to recycle them on your behalf.
See Something-Say something. Contact your program staff (day) or call HBS Operations at 5-6811 (nights/weekends) if you notice a water leak or have a heating/cooling concern.
