U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 25, 2014 

CONTACT: Treasury Public Affairs (202) 622-2960 

TREASURY RELEASES FY13 SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY SCORECARD

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the Fiscal Year 2013 

Strategic Sustainability and Energy Scorecard. President Obama signed Executive Order 13514 

in 2009, making the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions a priority for Federal agencies. The 

Executive Order directs Federal agencies to meet a range of energy, water, pollution, and waste 

reduction targets. This scorecard helps Treasury identify and track the best opportunities to 

reduce pollution, improve efficiency, and cut costs. 

 

In FY 13, Treasury exceeded its goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, shrinking fleet 

dependence on petroleum by 48.5 percent compared to 2005 and continuing the transition to 

renewable energy sources. Today, 20.3 percent of the Department’s electricity use comes from 

renewable sources like biomass, wind and solar, helping Treasury earn a spot on EPA’s Green 

Power Partnership’s “Top 10 Federal Government” list for the second consecutive year. 

The U.S. Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) continued taking innovative 

steps to save water and energy. BEP estimates that its transition to the new wiping solution 

process that cleans printing plates will save approximately 12 million gallons of water by the end 

of the FY 14. The Mint’s Energy Savings Performance Contract will also reduce energy use at 

the Philadelphia Mint by 18 percent and generate $16 million in guaranteed savings over a 21.5-

year term. 

Major building renovations and the consolidation of offices and facilities have reduced the 

Department’s overall footprint and will allow for continued reductions in energy emissions. 

Because of the consolidation, the energy intensity measure of MMBTUs will increase per square 

foot. Treasury is working with the Office of Management and Budget and the Council on 

Environmental Quality to more accurately reflect our energy usage and account for the transition. 

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January 2014 OMB Scorecard on

Sustainability/Energy

Scope 1&2 GHG Emission Reduction Target

For Scope 1&2 GHG Reduction Target of 33% by 2020:

39.4% reduction in 2013 and on track

Scope 3 GHG Emission Reduction Target

For Scope 3 GHG Reduction Target of 11% by 2020:

34.8% reduction in 2013 and on track

Reduction in Energy Intensity

Reduction in energy intensity in goal-subject facilities compared with 2003:

15.8% and not on track

Use of Renewable Energy

Use of renewable energy as a percent of facility electricity use:

Total of 20.3% from renewable electricity sources including at least 3.75% from new sources 

(thermal, mechanical, or electric) 

Reduction in Potable Water Intensity

Reduction in potable water intensity compared with 2007:

17.3% and on track 

Reduction in Fleet Petroleum Use

Reduction in fleet petroleum use compared to 2005:

48.5% and on track for 20% by 2015 

Green Buildings

Sustainable green buildings:

2.82% of buildings sustainable

Score: GREEN

Score: GREEN

Score: GREEN

Score: GREEN

Score: RED

Score: RED

Score: GREEN

Department

of the

Treasury
Scope 1&2 GHG Emission 

Reduction Target

Scope 3 GHG Emission 

Reduction Target

Reduction in Energy 

Intensity

Use of Renewable 

Energy

Reduction in Potable 

Water Intensity

Reduction in Fleet 

Petroleum Use

Green 

Buildings

Standards for Success — Red Standard, Yellow Standard, Green Standard

*GSF = Gross Square Footage

GREEN: Achieved its 2013 Sustainability Plan proposed reduction for GHG Scopes 1&2 and is on track to 

achieve its 2020 target.

YELLOW: Achieved at least half of its 2013 Sustainability Plan proposed target for GHG Scopes 1&2.

RED: Did not achieve at least half of its 2013 Sustainability Plan proposed target for GHG Scopes 1&2 or did 

not provide trajectory for 2020.

GREEN: Achieved its 2013 Sustainability Plan proposed reduction for GHG Scope 3 and is on track to achieve 

its 2020 target.

YELLOW: Achieved at least half of its 2013 Sustainability Plan proposed target for GHG Scope 3.

RED: Did not achieve at least half of its 2013 Sustainability Plan proposed target for GHG Scope 3 or did not 

provide trajectory for FY 2020.

GREEN: Reduced energy intensity (Btu/GSF*) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 24 percent compared 

with 2003 and is on track for 30 percent reduction by 2015.

YELLOW: Reduced energy intensity (Btu/GSF) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 21 percent compared 

with 2003.

RED: Did not reduce energy intensity (Btu/GSF) in EISA goal-subject facilities by at least 21 percent compared 

with 2003.

GREEN: Uses at least 7.5 percent electricity from renewable sources as a percentage of facility electricity use 

& at least 3.75 percent of facility electricity use comes from new sources (post-1999). (Thermal and mechanical 

renewable can be included in the 3.75 percent new requirement, but not the 7.5 percent goal; i.e., an agency 

meets all new sources requirement with thermal or mechanical energy (3.75 percent) but would still need an 

additional 7.5 percent from renewable electricity sources.)

YELLOW: Uses at least 7.5 percent renewable energy from electric, thermal or mechanical sources to 

power facilities and equipment; but less than half was obtained from new sources (post-1999) or part of the 

requirement was met with thermal and mechanical renewable energy.

RED: Did not use at least 7.5 percent renewable energy from electric, thermal or mechanical sources to power 

facilities and equipment.

GREEN: Reduced water intensity by at least 12 percent from final approved 2007 baseline and is on track for 26 

percent reduction by 2020.

YELLOW: Reduced water intensity by at least 10 percent from final approved 2007 baseline.

RED: Did not reduce water intensity by at least 10 percent from final approved 2007 baseline.

GREEN: Achieved a 16 percent reduction in petroleum use in its entire vehicle fleet compared to 2005 and is on 

track for 20 percent reduction by 2015.

YELLOW: Achieved at least 14 percent reduction in petroleum use in the entire vehicle fleet compared to 2005.

RED: Did not achieve at least 14 percent reduction in petroleum use in its entire vehicle fleet since 2005.

GREEN: Demonstrates implementation of Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and 

Sustainable Buildings (GP) for new, existing and leased buildings; and is on track to meet 15% goal by 2015 by 

reporting that at least 11% of buildings >5,000 GSF meet GP as reported in the Federal Real Property Profile (FRPP).

YELLOW: Incorporates Guiding Principles into all new design contracts for construction, major renovations 

and leases and at least 11 percent of GSF of its building inventory over 5,000 GSF meets GP as reported in 

FRPP.

RED: Cannot demonstrate compliance with GP on new construction, major renovations, or leases; and/or 

less than 11 percent of building inventory, either by number of buildings or GSF, over 5,000 GSF meets GP as 

reported in FRPP.