185-10 Executive Order 13514 -- Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance

Summary

Executive Order 13514 required the Federal agencies to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from Federal operations, improve energy efficiency, increase use of renewable energy, reduce water consumption, and purchase energy efficient and environmentally preferable goods and materials.

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Issuer

United States

Year

2009

Region

North America

Issuer (type)

The White House (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Transportation & Warehousing
Construction
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals