DC Greening Embassies Forum

The D.C. Greening Embassies Forum is a partnership between the U.S. Department of State, the Earth Da Department of State, the Earth Day Network and the D.C.

diplomatic community. Officially launched by Secretary Clinton on Earth Day 2010, the forum meets quarterly to offer Washington D.C.- based foreign missions the opportunity to share best practices, challenges and experiences on greening facility renovations and sustainable business operations. Since embassies and international institutions in the District operate alike by carrying out similar miss

ions and activities within the same infrastructure (ie. power grid, sewage system, commuting and procurement services), they share the same challenges when it comes to reducing their environmental footprint. When one embassy discovers a way to overcome a specific challenge, other embassies are able to learn from their example and produce an exponentially greater outcome. Leading by example, the Forum seeks to prove that organizations can operate effectively under sustainable practices; using collaboration to find innovative solutions. The DC diplomatic community aims to improve operations through sustainable practices, including:

• Efficient Buildings & Energy Consumption
• Low Carbon/Fuel and High Mileage Transportation
• Water Conservation and Waste Reduction
• Eco-Purchasing and Efficient IT Utilization
• Leading by Example and Highlighting Greening Activities
• Contributing and engaging the D.C. community
• Engaging the NGO and private sector to identify new innovations in greening activities and technologies that can be practicably applied by members. Even though they represent their respective nation, many embassies in DC endeavor to be part of and give back to the local community; both in sharing resources and helping the District government meet environmental and sustainability goals. To achieve this:

Embassies, including Ambassadors, meet quarterly to participate in round-table discussions. This is a rotating host forum. Facility managers and embassy staff have the opportunity to participate in workshops hosted by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy and the District Department of the Environment. The Department of Commerce will help match solution providers and commercial vendors from all nations to embassies needing sustainability and clean energy services by hosting expos. Future themes include green IT, energy efficient buildings, financing projects, fuel efficient fleets, energy benchmarking, green roofs and rain-gardens and employees residential utilities.

10/30/2019

DC embassies - you're invited to tour Prince George's composting facility with us on Wednesday, November 6th from 2-4pm. See how your embassy can start turning food waste into soil! See more details and RSVP (required) here: http://bit.ly/compostvisit

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The Embassy of Canada Awarded Prestigious LEED® Platinum Green Building Certification - Connect2Canada

09/24/2019

Congratulations to the Connect2Canada / Lien Canada for obtaining U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)'s LEED Platinum certification for the embassy in Washington, D.C.!

The Embassy of Canada Awarded Prestigious LEED® Platinum Green Building Certification - Connect2Canada News Release June 5, 2019, Washington, DC – The Embassy of Canada is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Platinum certification – the highest distinction within the LEED rating system. The Embassy of Canada is one of only two embassies in the U...

03/06/2018

Congratulations to our friends at U.S. Embassy Bangkok, who hosted a Forum event on March 2. Email [email protected] if you want to join the listserv for Bangkok. English write-up: Ambassador Glyn Davies recently addressed the Bangkok Eco-Capitals Forum Green Bangkok 2018 Conference at the Australian Embassy. Ten of Bangkok’s largest diplomatic missions, representatives from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Environment Department, Bangkok and Mahidol Universities, Bangkok River Partners, and environmentally-focused NGO’s and businesses attended the event. The Conference featured a series of speakers who showcased greening successes. The Conference focused on promoting solid waste management, reduction in the use of styrofoam and plastics, energy usage reduction in our office buildings, promoting green spaces and environmental awareness activities.

11/07/2017

U.S. Department of State has a recap of up on their blog today! Check it out https://go.usa.gov/xnjCA! Ambassade verte Sustainable DC DC Sustainable Energy Utility American University

Embassies Convene to Promote Green Diplomacy On Wednesday, November 1, the diplomatic community and the private sector came together for ‘Green Diplomacy Day’ at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. The event was co-hosted by the D.C.

10/27/2017

Don't miss out on speakers from U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Energy Resources, European Union in the United States, Google, U.S. Department of State's Greening Diplomacy Initiative - GDI and more! RSVP now for Green Diplomacy Day at the French Embassy in the U.S. on Nov 1 at http://tiny.cc/greendiplomacyday.

10/18/2017

With speakers from the EU, Google, Sustainable DC, and France, don't miss Green Diplomacy Day on Wednesday, November 1 2-7:30pm at the French Embassy! RSVP required: http://tiny.cc/greendiplomacyday

10/16/2017

Join us and the French Embassy in the U.S. for Green Diplomacy Day on November 1 from 2-7pm! Hear about sustainability resources for embassies from Sustainable DC, DC Sustainable Energy Utility, and other experts from the private sector and diplomatic corps. RSVP required - sign up here.

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09/01/2017

Congrats to our friends at French Embassy in the U.S.!

The French Embassy in D.C. is a . Since 2009 the Embassy has been working to reduce its ecological and carbon footprint and has decreased its energy consumption by 50%! The , the French Embassy's event space, is considered one of the best green buildings in Washington D.C.!

Due in part to its fully green roof, this space has reduced 20% of total energy loss since its installation. DC Greening Embassies Forum
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06/20/2017

05/01/2017

Join us for on Wednesday, May 3rd from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at the Department of Energy & Environment for a transportation workshop with representatives from goDCgo, Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. RSVP Required at http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3516912/Sustainable-Transportation-Event-May-2017

Presenters will cover the different memberships and/or pass options for riding public transit and bikeshare, how to safely navigate DC by bike, and what apps are available to aid in trip planning. This workshop aims to help embassies in their work towards meeting the transportation goals in the Diplomatic Institution Sustainability Pledge.

Location: Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) 1200 First Street NE, 5th floor. The closest metro station - NoMa/Gallaudet University on the red line – is located two blocks east.

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11/16/2016

Découvrez le guide Ambassade verte le guide « Ambassade verte : un Monde en transition, les ambassades françaises passent au vert » réalisé en partenariat avec Commissariat général au développement durable et le soutien de l’ADEME (Agence de l’environnement et de la maîtrise de l’éne