Climate Action Planning
The Office of Sustainability is helping agencies lead by example by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agency operations. Our office provides agencies with a custom climate action planning tool and guide. With this support, agencies can gather greenhouse gas inventory data; identify reduction goals; and target strategies to reduce emissions in buildings, fleet, manage air conditioning, purchasing and other areas. Agencies wishing access to the tool and guidebook can contact the our office.
Related Climate Action Efforts
Energy plays an important role for long-term sustainability in the state. A sustainable Oregon includes developing safe, clean, and sustainable energy resources - and using energy wisely.
DAS is Reducing its Impact on Climate Change by Investing in Renewable Energy
In 2022. DAS purchased over 6.8 million kW hours of renewable energy credits from Portland General Electric, to fund the utility uses to invest in renewable energy projects around the region. Offsetting about 30 percent of all electricity DAS purchased in 2022, the credits are equal to the electricity used by 946 homes in a year. These efforts, along with continued investments in making our buildings more energy efficient, are part of our longer-term efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and lead by example.