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8/3/2019 DC DMII Pledge-Final GROUP Legal 1-30
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District of Columbia
Diplomatic Missions and International InstitutionsEnvironmental Performance, Climate, and Sustainability Pledge
WHEREAS , the Government of the District of
Columbia is committed to protecting public health andthe natural environment in the city through numerous
programs and initiatives; and
WHEREAS , Mayor Vincent C. Gray has designatedadvancing sustainability in the District of Columbia asa strategic priority and has established the goal of making the District of Columbia the most sustainable
city in the United States; and
WHEREAS , the Government of the District of Columbia and the District’s Diplomatic Missions and
International Institutions recognize the importance of promoting sustainability practices, includingincreasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse
gases to combat climate change; and
WHEREAS, the Diplomatic Missions andInternational Institutions in the District of Columbiaare committed to being good stewards of the
environment and recognize the opportunity to takeadditional meaningful and measurable steps todemonstrate environmental leadership; and
WHEREAS, the Diplomatic Missions andInternational Institutions in the District of Columbiaare collectively committed to aiding the District’s
efforts to be the most sustainable city in the UnitedStates:
NOW, THEREFORE , the signatory members below hereby join the District of
Columbia Diplomatic Missions and International Institutions Environmental
Performance, Climate, and Sustainability Pledge committing to efforts that will fulfill the
goals outlined below.
The signatories of this Pledge hereby agree to form a partnership within the DC Greening Embassies Forum between the District’s Diplomatic Missions and
International Institutions and the District Government to pursue and promote programs, policies and projects aimed at advancing environmental quality, economic vitality and
social equity in the District of Columbia.
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In Recognition of the Pledge (Mayor Vincent C. Gray) Date
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Energy & Buildings
Transportation
Water Conservation
Waste Reduction
Eco-Purchasing
Jobs & Community
Training
Reporting & Action
Strive to have all major renovations or new construction on
site include an environmental performance buildingstandard such as Energy Star, LEED Certification, orrelevant international standardStrive to reduce energy consumption and increase the use
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Encourage its local workforce to make use of the city’s
mass transit system, carpooling and eco-friendly modes of transportationStrive for a more eco-friendly and fuel efficient vehicle fleet
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Strive to reduce potable water consumption and
stormwater runoff
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Strive to reduce landfill waste and improve landfilldiversion
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Strive to have cleaning supplies, programs, and procedures
that comply with relevant eco-friendly standards such asEPA-Energy Star, USDA or LEEDStrive to have ongoing consumable and durable goods
purchases that comply with relevant eco-friendly standardssuch as EPA-Energy Star, USDA or LEED
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Contribute to the community of the District of Columbiaby supporting forums, workshops, symposiums and otherevents aimed at exchanging policy, research and best
practices on environmental performance, climate andsustainabilityStrive to work with and contribute to the District’s effortsto educate the area’s youth in environmental sustainability
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Encourage facilities management and staff to gain
knowledge of best practices and environmental, building,and energy sustainability certification
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Contribute, when able, to periodic sustainability performance metrics for city-wide reports
Contribute, when able, to the District’s efforts to
benchmark the energy and water performance of all majorbuildings within the cityEstablish institutional mechanism(s) for advancing and
achieving the commitments in this PledgeParticipate in forums and meetings to share and update
progress made towards the goals outlined in this Pledge.
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The signatories of this Pledge hereby agree to form a partnership within the DC Greening Embassies Forum between the District’s Diplomatic Missions and
International Institutions and the District Government to pursue and promote programs, policies and projects aimed at advancing environmental quality, economic vitality and
social equity in the District of Columbia.
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The Embassy of Australia
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The Embassy of Belgium
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The Embassy of Canada
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The Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
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The Embassy of Ecuador
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The Embassy of the Republic of the Fiji Islands
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The Embassy of France
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The Embassy of Hungary
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The Embassy of Greece
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The Embassy of Italy
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The Embassy of Latvia
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The Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein
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The Embassy of Malta
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The Embassy of Mexico
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The Royal Netherlands Embassy
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The Royal Nepalese Embassy
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The Embassy of New Zealand
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The Embassy of Portugal
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The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
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The Embassy of the Republic of Korea
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The Embassy of Switzerland
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The signatories of this Pledge hereby agree to form a partnership within the DC Greening Embassies Forum between the District’s Diplomatic Missions and
International Institutions and the District Government to pursue and promote programs, policies and projects aimed at advancing environmental quality, economic vitality and
social equity in the District of Columbia.
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The Embassy of Bulgaria
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The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
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The Royal Danish Embassy
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The Embassy of Estonia
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The Embassy of Finland
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The Embassy of Germany
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The Embassy of Israel
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The Embassy of Japan
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The Embassy of Luxembourg
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The Embassy of the Principality of Monaco
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The Embassy of the Philippines
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The Embassy of the Republic of Poland
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The Embassy of the Slovak Republic
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The Embassy of South Africa
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The Embassy of Sweden
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The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
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The Embassy of Uruguay
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The Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela
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The Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
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World Bank Group
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United Nations Environment Programme (RONA)
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The Delegation of the European Union to the USA