The APGA Sustainability Index , shown here , comprises twelve attributes under the three main categories of Environmental , Social and Economic .
Mount Auburn ’ s goals under the Strategic Bridge Plan ’ s Stewardship and Sustainability theme closely parallel these categories . They are numbered 6 , 7 and 8 :
6 . Foster the health , sustainability , and resilience of the landscape and built environment .
7 . Enhance the resilience and strength of our organization and its people .
Figure 4 - APGA ' s twelve Sustainability Index attributes .
8 . Strive to balance obligations and income sources to achieve organizational priorities , bearing in mind the perpetual nature of our obligations .
Completing this Climate Action and Sustainability Plan ( CASP ) and beginning implementation of it are the first two objectives under Goal # 6 in the Stewardship and Sustainability theme . Several objectives under Goal # 7 and Goal # 8 are aligned closely with the APGA Sustainability Index attributes in the Social and Economic categories . We look forward to seeing these objectives achieved by the strong and dedicated Mount Auburn team in the coming year under the leadership of the new CEO , and we encourage continued use of APGA ’ s valuable assessment tools to help guide and inspire action .
Within the other themes , specifically ‘ Openness and Welcome ’, other goals such as “ Embed Inclusion , Diversity , Equity , and Accessibility ( IDEA ) in all aspects of Mount Auburn ” will also be supported by using APGA ’ s assessment tools . The recently formed staff IDEA Working Group and trustee IDEA Committee , working in collaboration with the consultant firm already hired , will undoubtedly play key roles in implementing the action steps under the goal of embedding IDEA in all aspects of Mount Auburn .
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