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Updated: September 2009
Accomplishments: 2009 |
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> Emission Reduction
| Measurement |
Accomplishments |
| Energy efficiency |
13% electrical savings from 2007 baseline |
| Computer energy use |
1,616 tons of CO2 annually |
| Fleet ozone-forming emissions |
1.16 tons reduced (8.7% lower than 2007 emissions |
> Resource Conservation
| Measurement |
Accomplishments |
| Recycling |
Diverted 3,300 tons of paper waste (16.1% of total waste stream) |
| Purchasing |
80% Paper recycled content, 21% of supplies with recycled content, 90% of cleaning products met Green Seal standards, all computer and monitors Energy Star certified, 60% low VOC paint |
| Land preservation |
323 acres for parks, open space and greenways acquired |
| Sustainable facilities |
LEED Gold certification of Medical Examiner facility |
> Commitment
| Measurement |
Accomplishments |
| Employee Incentives |
8% employees participate in alternative transit. Green Guardian and WorkGreen programs successful |
| Business Unit Integration |
All County departments as well as Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, and Central Piedmont Community College (County funded agencies) have adopted Environmental Action Plans |
> Stewardship Enhancement
| Measurement |
Accomplishments |
| New and Innovative Practices |
Green Cleaning Contract awarded for 342,500 ft2 of County facilities |
| Continuous Improvement |
Green House Gas Action Plan finalized |
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