SustainableNC
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What is SustainableNC?
SustainableNC is a partnership initiative to encourage public and private collaboration as NC strives to become a national leader in energy innovation and low carbon economy. This partnership initiative will help North Carolina reach its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2025 and will help companies, local governments, community groups, and private citizens across the state achieve their voluntary environmental goals.
SustainableNC goals:
- Support, encourage and accelerate voluntary strategies and actions for environmental sustainability
- Recognize self-paced voluntary actions at all levels, from initial commitments through completion of major initiatives
Why Become a SustainableNC Partner?
You and your organization can take a range of actions that demonstrate environmental leadership and best practices across the state. By setting an example, you'll help NC reach our reduction goals.
What Does a SustainableNC Partner Do?
As a partner, you can choose one or more of the goals below or create your own. Whether you are just getting started, ramping up your sustainability efforts or ready for a stretch goal every action makes a difference.
Who Can Become a SustainableNC Partner?
Any entity with interests in NC can join the program.
Goals
Planning
Goals | Readiness Level |
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Adopt an energy disclosure policy | Getting Started |
Establish a market-based program | |
Set a GHG reduction goal | Ramping Up |
Set a carbon footprint goal | |
Commit to carbon neutrality | Stretch Goal |
Energy Efficiency & Buildings
Goals | Readiness Level |
---|---|
Complete an energy audit of your building | Getting Started |
Install LED lighting | |
Install energy efficient equipment | Ramping Up |
Increase energy efficiency | |
Reduce energy usage | Stretch Goal |
Renewable Energy
Goals | Readiness Level |
---|---|
Increase use of renewable energy | Ramping Up |
Commit to 100% renewable energy | Stretch Goal |
Transportation
Goals | Readiness Level |
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Employee transportation incentives | Getting Started |
Reduce mileage of company vehicle | |
Install electric vehicle charging stations on site | Ramping Up |
Replace business vehicles with electric, hybrid or natural gas vehicles | Stretch Goal |
Waste & Water
Goals | Readiness Level |
---|---|
Start recycling programs | Getting Started |
Reduce waste to landfills | |
Reduce water usage | Ramping Up |
Commit to 100% recyclable packaging | Stretch Goal |
Engagement & Outreach
Goals | Readiness Level |
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Create an internal 'Green Team' | Getting Started |
Engage supply chain in emissions reporting | |
Provide end-of-use manuals for products | Ramping Up |
Conduct life cycle assessments for products | |
Reduce supply chain emissions | Stretch Goal |
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