United States Department of Labor

Sustainability

Sustainability Scorecard

The Department of Labor (DOL) FY 2012 sustainability and energy performance scorecard demonstrates its continuing commitment to be a Federal government leader by example in creating a clean energy economy that increases our Nation's prosperity and complies with all environmental and energy statutes, regulations and Executive Orders while carrying out the vision of Good Jobs for Everyone. The Department has a special interest and role in sustainability leadership as it works to increase the number of and train Americans for green jobs.

• View the FY 2011 Scorecard (PDF)
• View the FY 2011 Scorecard Narrative (PDF)
• View the FY 2010 Scorecard (PDF)
• View the FY 2010 Scorecard Narrative (PDF)

Sustainability Plans

The Department of Labor is committed to continuing to be a Federal government leader in creating a clean energy economy. Under the direction of President Obama's Executive Order 13514, DOL's sustainability plan will not only reduce greenhouse gases department-wide, but prioritize sustainability as an integral mode of operation. Previous plans are archived.

• View the 2012 Sustainability Plan (PDF)
• View Appendix A — Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PDF)
• View Appendix B — Fleet Management Strategic Plan (PDF)
• View Appendix C — Responding to the President’s Memorandum on Promotion of Biobased Markets (PDF)

Department of Labor Climate Change Adaptation Policy Statement

As required by the Federal Agency Climate Change Adaptation Planning Implementing Instructions, we are releasing a statement that commits our agency to addressing the impacts climate change may have on our operations and assets through adaptation planning.

• View the Climate Change Adaptation Policy Statement (PDF)