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BUSINESSES: A Guide for Action

Businesses play a central role in emissions reductions because they own and operate large buildings, vehicle fleets, industrial processes, and supply chains. Unlike individual actions, decisions made by these
entities can deliver large, durable reductions when aligned with supportive policies and financing.

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Four Action Lanes

Climate action isn’t just good for the planet, it’s smart business

Schools can implement energy efficiency and clean energy projects to save money, improve student health, and give students hands-on lessons in sustainability.

 

 

 

Facilities & Operations

  • Energy audits, LED & smart meter upgrades
  • Process energy upgrades & phase out fossil fuel appliances/heating
  • Smart energy management & time-of-use pricing
  • Rooftop, parking lot, or on-site solar & wind, tied with batteries, as back-up power or mini/ micro-grid for your site

Procurement & Investment

  • Clean electricity procurement
  • Invest in efficiency upgrades
  • Support Industrial innovation & source low-carbon materials
  • Advocate to suppliers for sustainable supply chains

Advocacy & Workforce Development

  • Advocate for stronger energy efficiency
    standards & policy reforms
  • Partner with local universities/colleges
  • Create internships and
    workforce programs

Fleets & Logistics

  • Fleet electrification
  • Install EV charging infrastructure
  • Encourage employee public
    transit and carpooling