Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (1997)
Reporting Period: 1997
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Improved access to Arctic year-round.
- Increased use of remote and autonomous instruments.
- Enhanced health and safety for researchers.
- Improved communication and collaboration with Arctic communities.
- Effective interagency, international, and bilateral logistics coordination.
Environmental Challenges
- Inadequate logistical support slowing understanding of large-scale Arctic processes.
- Limited year-round access to many Arctic areas.
- Aging and insufficient logistical assets.
- Inefficient research due to lack of improved U.S. logistics capability, hindering international collaboration.
Mitigation Strategies
- Improved access to research sites year-round (icebreakers, aircraft, winter housing).
- Increased use of remote and autonomous instruments.
- Enhanced health and safety measures (training, communication, insurance).
- Improved communication and collaboration with Arctic communities.
- Interagency, international, and bilateral logistics arrangements.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Coastal erosion
- Permafrost thaw