09/27/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/27/2024 13:02
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released Social Security's Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Sustainability Scorecard. OMB scorecards measure federal agencies' progress in meeting energy and sustainability goals such as:
These measures align with the goals established by Executive Order (EO) 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.
During FY 2023 our agency achieved the following sustainability goals:
We are improving energy and water efficiency at all our facilities nationwide by using renewable energy sources like solar and wind. We also use energy-efficient systems to heat and cool our buildings and install lighting that adjust to natural sunlight. Our agency is gradually switching our gas-powered vehicle fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
As we look toward the future, we are working to identify new technologies that will reduce our reliance on electric energy and natural gas. At our headquarters campus, we are conducting a greenhouse gas reduction study to assess the costs and benefits of installing solar panels on parking lots and rooftops. This study will also explore the possible use of a carbon capture system to dispose of emissions from our central boiler plant. These projects will further our goal of reducing emissions generated from our operations and help us do our part in creating a more energy-efficient and sustainable America.
Visit our FY 2023 Sustainability Scorecard for more information.
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