Veterans Benefit Administration Department of Veterans Affairs
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Efficiency
- Wind Hazard Resilience
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in extreme weather events, seismic activity, and flooding.
- Gaps in building regulations for single-family homes in high wind hazard areas.
Mitigation Strategies
- Introduction of voluntary above-code wind hazard resilience standards (FORTIFIED Home™), above-code water efficiency standard (WaterSense®), and reiteration of VA’s energy efficiency programs and incentives.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events, seismic activity, flooding
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: FORTIFIED Home™, WaterSense®
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed