ADM Development Services LLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2006-2016, 2007-01 to 2022-03)
Reporting Period: 2006-2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Construction of multiple solar projects (Tihonet East Solar, Tihonet West Solar, Federal Road Solar)
- Wankinco Cranberry Bog expansion
Social Achievements
- Continued public outreach meetings
- Coordination with NHESP regarding Eastern Box Turtle
Governance Achievements
- Compliance with local permitting requirements (Carver bylaws)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Balancing development with environmental protection (Eastern Box Turtle habitat)
- Meeting stringent local solar bylaws
Mitigation Strategies
- Obtaining necessary permits and variances
- Coordination with NHESP for Master Eastern Box Turtle permit
- Designing solar projects to comply with local regulations
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Solar energy development
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: MEPA (Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act)
Reporting Period: 2007-01 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Significant reduction in environmental impacts compared to the original plan, including reduced vehicle trips, water use, wastewater generation, impervious area, and land disturbance.
- Conservation of approximately 1,500 acres of land adjacent to Myles Standish State Forest, with 436.84 acres already under Conservation Restriction.
- Replacement of originally proposed commercial and residential development with lower-impact solar and agricultural uses.
Social Achievements
- Public outreach with forty-nine public meetings held.
- Provision of mitigation funding to the Town of Wareham for tree clearing associated with solar projects.
Governance Achievements
- Extensive MEPA review and compliance over fifteen years.
- Updated mitigation commitments documented in the FEIR.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Initial plan included large-scale mixed-use development, which was later significantly modified due to market conditions, infrastructure constraints, and Commonwealth priorities.
- Sand excavation activities undertaken for agricultural purposes without prior MEPA review.
Mitigation Strategies
- Significant reduction in project scope, replacing most residential and commercial uses with lower-impact solar and agricultural projects.
- Updated cumulative impact summary prepared and submitted to MEPA.
- Coordination with NHESP to ensure net benefit to state-listed species.
- Updated mitigation commitments provided in Section 3.0 of the FEIR.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Solar energy development
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: MEPA