The document defines sustainability as creating conditions that allow humans and nature to coexist in a productive way that meets current and future needs. It discusses Executive Order 13514 which requires federal agencies to improve sustainability in areas like emissions reductions and resource management. The order takes a total system approach balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations. The Department of Defense is incorporating sustainability into policies, operations, and acquisitions to ensure access to necessary resources now and in the future.

1. “sustainability’’ and
‘‘sustainable’’ mean to
create and maintain
conditions, under which
humans and nature can
exist in productive harmony,
that permit fulfilling the
social, economic, and other
requirements of present and
future generations”
E.O. 13514 definition

3. Executive Order 135143
Goals for Improvement
Executive Order (EO) 13514, Federal Leadership in
Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance:
Instills sustainability into government operations
Requires a deliberative planning process and Plan of Action to meet eight
specific reduction goals by year 2020
Improves federal government efficiency in key areas of priority:
GHG emission reductions
Increased energy efficiency
Minimization of chemicals/wastes of environmental concern
Improved water resources management
Advanced sustainable acquisition
Directs balancing of Economic, Environmental, and Social
considerations utilizing a Total System Approach
Note: Builds on, but does not replace/revoke EO 13423

5. Embedding Sustainability through CROSS-CUTTING Approaches
DoD is Incorporating Sustainability into its Day-to-Day Business
doctrine policy strategies training operations acquisitions
Across the Military Services…
Organizational Changes
EXAMPLE:
Army “Senior Energy and Sustainability Council”
Incorporating into Key Strategies, Policies, Documents
EXAMPLES:
Navy Environmental Readiness Program Manual
Army Campaign Plan strategy map
Military Installation Operations
EXAMPLE:
Integrated NET ZERO Approaches Energy – Water – Waste

6. The mission of the Department of Defense (DOD) is to provide the
military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our
country. To successfully execute the DOD mission, our Military
Departments must have the energy, land, air, and water resources
necessary to train and operate, today and in the future, in a world where
there is increasing competition for resources. Sustainability provides the
framework necessary to ensure the longevity of these resources, by
attending to energy, environmental, safety, and occupational health
considerations. Incorporating sustainability into DoD planning and
decision-making enables us to address current and emerging mission
needs and consider future challenges.
Department of Defense Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan

7. DoD Energy Security
“Energy security for the Department means having assured access to
reliable supplies of energy and the ability to protect and deliver sufficient
energy to meet operational needs. Energy efficiency can serve as a
force multiplier, because it increases the range and endurance of forces
in the field and can reduce the number of combat forces diverted to
protect energy supply lines, which are vulnerable to both asymmetric
and conventional attacks and disruptions.”
— DoD Quadrennial Defense Review, 2010

14. Net Zero Hierarchy

16. NET-ZERO ENERGY PILOT SITES:
Fort Detrick, Md.
Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif.
Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Calif.
Sierra Army Depot, Calif.
West Point, N.Y.
NET-ZERO WATER PILOT SITES:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
Camp Rilea, Ore.
Fort Buchanan, P.R.
Fort Riley, Kan.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pa.
NET-ZERO WASTE PILOT SITES:
Fort Detrick, Md.
Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif.
Fort Polk, La.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
U.S. Army Garrison, Grafenwoehr, Germany

23. Bridge Consisting of 95% Recycled Plastic
, Camp Mackall, NC