Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's Sustainability Goal Update Summary The sustainability goals from the 2012 Energy & Sustainability Master Plan expired in 2015. HDZA partnered with the Verdis Group to review and update the goals. In 2016, listening sessions were conducted across the organization to gather staff and leadership input on the goals. A visioning workshop with Zoo leadership included input from the listening sessions, peer research, and the past goals to set the long-term goals below. Five year goals were also set to layout the path to the long-term goal. Net Zero Building Emissions All HDZA buildings would be as energy efficient as practical. The total net energy consumed by Zoo buildings would not produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, or the net emissions produced would be offset with verifiable GHG emission reductions. Five-Year Goal 2021 Goal: 15% reduction in GHG Emissions Zero Waste Goal 90% of waste generated by the HDZA will be reduced, reused, recycled, or composted with no more than 10% of Zoo and Aquarium waste going to the landfill. Five-Year Goal 2021: 30% diversion rate 1 18% diversion 8.5% diversion 90% diversion Long-Term Goal 2016 update Baseline (2011) Long-Term Goal Baseline (2016) Net-Zero Emissions 19,300 MtCO2 2021 Goal 2021 Goal 15% reduction 30% diversion

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's Sustainability Goal Update

Summary The sustainability goals from the 2012 Energy & Sustainability Master Plan expired in 2015. HDZA partnered with the Verdis Group to review and update the goals. In 2016, listening sessions were conducted across the organization to gather staff and leadership input on the goals. A visioning workshop with Zoo leadership included input from the listening sessions, peer research, and the past goals to set the long-term goals below. Five year goals were also set to layout the path to the long-term goal.

Net Zero Building Emissions All HDZA buildings would be as energy efficient as practical. The total net energy consumed by Zoo buildings would not produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, or the net emissions produced would be offset with verifiable GHG emission reductions.

Five-Year Goal 2021 Goal: 15% reduction in GHG Emissions

Zero Waste Goal 90% of waste generated by the HDZA will be reduced, reused, recycled, or composted with no more than 10% of Zoo and Aquarium waste going to the landfill.

Five-Year Goal 2021: 30% diversion rate

18% diversion

8.5% diversion

90% diversion

Long-Term Goal2016

update Baseline

(2011)

Long-Term GoalBaseline

(2016)

Net-Zero Emissions

19,300 MtCO2

2021 Goal

15% reduction

30% diversion

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Net Zero Water Goal HDZA water usage would be equal to the average precipitation that falls on the property in one year (a natural water budget).

Five-Year Goal 2021: Reduce water consumption by 25% from 2016

Visitor Education Goal This goal is new to HDZA and will require additional steps to create a baseline and measurement standard. The goal is for 95% of surveyed visitors indicate they have taken action to positively impact the natural environment or support species biodiversity.

One-Year Goal 2017: Develop a tool to measure visitor education and evaluate current programs.

356 Mgal

301 Mgal 108 Mgal 70% reduction

Long Term Goal 2016

updateBaseline

(avg. 2009-2011)

?? 95% of visitors taking positive action

Long Term GoalBaseline - 2017

2021 Goal

267 Mgal