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Our Services – Executive Order 13514

A new executive order from President Obama challenges the federal government to lead by example in the area of sustainability.

Executive Order 13514 specifies that every federal organization and agency must produce a plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, to be implemented in three phases.

Executive Order 13514 Timeline

by January 4, 2010by June 2, 2010by January 5, 2011

Submit Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets (Direct Emissions)
Submit Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets (Indirect Emissions)
Report Comprehensive Inventory of Scope 1, 2, & 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions


The directive makes it a priority to improve energy and environmental performance throughout the federal government. Read more about Executive Order 13514 here.

At Waste Management, we have a long track record of helping businesses and communities achieve their challenging environmental goals. Our Sustainable Solutions Group understands the issues you face in meeting this newest mandate, and we have the strength and expertise to help you address each element of EO 13514.

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EO 13514 while meeting your office’s economic goals.


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