5.3: Sustainability
Sustainability of Interior's Operations Other Information:
Earlier this year, the Department completed a Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan mapping out strategies to reduce Interior's
environmental footprint over the coming years with a goal to incorporate sustainable practices throughout and more effectively
utilize resources and protect the environment. The Department is complying with the requirements of Executive Order 13514,
Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance by aligning sustainability goals with mission goals
and focused strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build and rehabilitate facilities using sustainability principles,
and reducing water consumption. The Department's Sustainability Council links the efforts of employees in the field with senior
management's efforts to modify policies and practices in order to foster an inclusive and transparent process to promote sustainability
including inviting employees to submit their ideas for improving sustainable practices.
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