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The General Services Administration is working to conform to a Presidential order mandating that companies who sell goods and services to the Federal government reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Ten months after that order was issued, GSA now has a green light from the White House to proceed with a voluntary, phased-in, incentive-driven program to get companies who sell to GSA to report their greenhouse gas footprint. And one industry trade group weighs in on the recommendations.
July 20, 2010 -
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GSA\'s Chief Greening Officer will be responsible for \'aggressively pursuing innovative sustainable practices within GSA\'s large portfolio of government-owned and leased buildings.\' Eleni Reed, CGO, explains.
June 17, 2010 -
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Agency sets a goal for itself of having a zero carbon footprint. Administrator Johnson compares the goal to the moon shot to invigorate and attract employees. GSA also improving its schedules to address other agencies\' need to buy sustainable products.
May 06, 2010 -
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OPM, GSA, Interior hold fair in Washington to educate employees about being greener. GSA administrator Johnson says it takes a collaborative approach to be more efficient. OPM director Berry calls for more telework to save energy.
April 23, 2010 -
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She announces a top-to-bottom review of how they measure whether or not they are meeting their mission.
April 15, 2010 -
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Johnson will lead an off-site event in May to reexamine how the agency is serving its customers.
April 12, 2010 -
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Administrator Johnson wants to reduce the number of metrics GSA uses, and move the measures from inspection to motivating employees. The agency also wants to encourage agencies to be less risk adverse by leaning on their services.
April 12, 2010
