SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): SWACO is proud to share a progress update on the critical steps the organization, its partners and the Franklin County community have taken to reduce our collective carbon footprint and limit our impact on climate change. The update looks back on progress made in 2020 to achieve the goals of the Carbon Emissions Management Plan, SWACO’s comprehensive strategy set a goal to reduce carbon emissions 64% by 2032. The goal is aligned with the international Paris Accord to limit the global average temperature increase to 1.5°C (2.7°F). The plan, which was implemented in 2020 and rolled out to the public in January 2021, addresses landfill gasses, SWACO’s fleet of vehicles and equipment, energy usage and waste-management practices at the organization’s headquarters and other facilities.
In recognition of the critical role that climate plays in our community’s quality of life, economic well-being and long-term sustainability, SWACO has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and, ultimately, its impact on climate change. SWACO – with support from the entire community – has made a significant step toward realizing its long-term goals to reduce the community’s impact on the environment.
Highlights from 2020 include:
“We know the road ahead is long, but we are incredibly proud of the work that our organization, our partners and the community has done to help bring our goals within reach,” said Ty Marsh, Executive Director of SWACO. “It’s important that people across our community can look to SWACO as a leader in defining how we all collectively respond to climate change, trusting that we’re taking the steps necessary to protect the people and places that call Central Ohio home for generations to come.”
The Carbon Emissions Management Plan aims to:
SWACO is the only Solid Waste Authority in the state of Ohio to own and operate a public landfill. The Franklin County Sanitary Landfill serves all of Franklin County. Reducing gas emissions at the landfill requires action by every person and business in the Solid Waste District.
Courtesy: www.wasteadvantage.com
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