Integrating Sustainable Practices into Ground Based Space Facilities

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More than Launch Pads

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Mega-Scale Benefits

Meso-Scale Benefits

Micro-Scale Benefits

NASA’s Sustainability Plan (SSPP)

Key Performance Goals• Increase energy efficiency….• GHG inventories and

reduction…• Leverage green acquisition…• Minimize waste…….• Support communities….• Raise employee awareness……

Climate Adaptation = Risk Management

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Adapting to Sea Level Rise

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GHG Mitigation-- Strategic Elements

Reduce GHG Emissions• Increase energy efficiency• Increase renewable &

alternative energy • Decrease fleet petroleum use• Increase the percentage of

green buildings

Increasing Energy Efficiency

Capacity Management

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Efficient HVAC Systems

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Space Coast Solar Energy Center

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NASA Goddard Landfill Gas

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NASA Langley Waste to Energy

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Alternative Fuel Vehicles

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Green Buildings

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Ames Sustainability Base

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Langley LEED Platinum

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KSC Propellants North

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NASA and US Agency Approach

Executive Order 13514• “Federal Leadership in

Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance”

• Focused on eco-efficiencies • environmental and economic

• Limited social focus

ESA and Sustainable Development

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• “…is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

• It requires that we see the world as a system –a system that connects space and a system that connects time.

Sustainable Development

Systems Thinking

Over Space:• North American air pollution

– affects air quality in Asia• Argentina pesticide applications

– affects fisheries off Australia

Over Time:• Mid-1900’s farming practices

– impact agriculture today• Economic policies endorsed

today– impact poverty in the future

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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

ESA Key Issues and Challenges

• Build our future• Improve daily life• Live safely• Protect the environment• Stimulate our need for knowledge• Boost economic growth

GRI Reveals Social Benefits

“The actual impact of space on Europe’s economy (multiplier effect) is six times greater than the annual € 5 billion turnover”

“The overall vision for ESA’s Earth observation activities is to play a central role in developing the global capacity to understand our planet, predict change and mitigate the negative effects of climate change……”

Comparison of Sustainable Approaches

Increased Funding for Missions

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Avoid Costs and Generate Revenue

50% Recyclable Cardboard

24% Recyclable Plastic

10% Organic Waste

16% Landfill

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$0

$5,000,000

$10,000,000

$15,000,000

$20,000,000

$25,000,000

$30,000,000

$3,494,763

$8,597,638$10,968,530

$16,139,153

$23,371,984

$502,106

$1,020,293

$2,047,752

$2,642,183

$3,494,763

$9,099,743

$11,988,823

$18,186,905

$26,014,167

Identified Solid Waste Cost Avoidance

Recycling revenue

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Retu

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)Avoid Costs and Generate Revenue

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Natural Resource Stewardship for the Public Good

Indoor Air Quality & Performance

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Climate Action & Increased Revenue

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$0.5

$1.0

$1.5

$2.0

$2.5

$0.09 Million

$0.29 Million

$0.53 Million

$1.02 Million

$1.58 Million

$2.15 MillionSMP 11 - Pest Management

SMP 10 - Green Purchasing

SMP 9 - Hazardous Materials

SMP 8 - Water Consumption

SMP 7 - Paper Reduction

Year

Responsible Use of Available Resources

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Integrate Sustainability into Operations

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Contact Information:Mike McCarthy(904) 256-2263 e-mail: mike.mccarthy@rsandh.com

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