Environmental science emerged from the fields of natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment. Further, the institute will share relevant and accurate information on its environmental performance with the public.Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physics, biology, and geography (including ecology, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, and atmospheric science) to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Environmental Education and Awareness – NIEHS will provide ongoing education for all employees, contractors and visitors concerning the importance of environmental responsibility in all institute operations.The institute will actively promote the efficient and sustainable use of technology. Green Technology – NIEHS will recognize the significant impacts of computing, communication, refrigeration and other technologies on human health and the environment.Conservation of Energy, Water and Other Resources – NIEHS will reduce resource consumption by eliminating wasteful practices and promoting efficient use, and by evaluating and implementing feasible and practical conservation measures in existing buildings, renovations, and new construction.When purchasing products and services, the institute will strive to obtain the best value by considering life cycle environmental impacts along with cost and functional performance. Environmentally Responsible Acquisition – NIEHS will promote environmental responsibility through its contracting and purchasing choices.The institute will maintain policies and processes for the safe and efficient use, tracking, storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials. Minimize Hazardous Waste and Toxic Materials – NIEHS will minimize the generation of hazardous wastes.Pollution Prevention – NIEHS will minimize solid waste generation and the potential release of pollutants into the environment first through source reduction, secondarily through reuse and recycling, and finally through treatment and disposal.To the extent practical, facilities development and maintenance will promote environmental sustainability through resource conservation, ecologically-sound landscaping practices, sustainable building design and operation, and transportation that minimizes environmental impact. Environmentally Responsible Facilities Operations – NIEHS will assess environmental implications in the design, construction and operation of campus infrastructure grounds and buildings.Healthy Built Environment – NIEHS will promote public health, workforce wellness, and quality of work-life by integrating the development of buildings and grounds with the natural environment and by promoting indoor environmental quality.When environmental quality improvements are feasible, we will establish and maintain our own standards that exceed existing laws and regulations. Compliance with Environmental Requirements – NIEHS will comply with all applicable Federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations and other environmental requirements.Guiding Principles for NIEHS Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability We encourage you to consider your own role in promoting a more sustainable future.
We continue our efforts to strengthen the link between our science and our institutional focus on sustainability, helping to optimize the balance between human health, environmental quality, social well-being and economic strength. With our NIEHS Sustainability Report 2021 (11MB), NIEHS shares some highlights of our work with you. Learn more about sustainability in action at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
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