Climate Action and Sustainability Plan June 2021 | Page 2

Contents
Message from Mount Auburn ’ s President
Acknowledgements
Organization of this Document vii
viii
ix
Part I : Introduction to Climate Action and Sustainability Plan 2
What is a Climate Action Plan ?
2
What is a Sustainability Plan ?
3
On Writing a Climate Action and Sustainability Plan
3
Planning for Sustainability and Stewardship
4
Part II : Climate Action Plan 6
Overview
6
Mount Auburn ’ s Carbon Footprint
6
Mobile Fleet ( Vehicles & Equipment ) Emissions
10
Cremation-related Emissions
13
Electricity-related Emissions
15
Building Heat-related Emissions
17
Scenarios for Upgrades to Building HVAC Systems
20
Carbon Offsets
25
Part III : Summary of Strategies and Goals for Reaching Carbon Neutrality 26
Part IV : Sustainability Narratives 30
Biodiversity in the Plant Collections
31
Carbon Storage , Sequestration and EcoSystem Benefits
33
Turf Management and Alternatives
36
Wildlife Habitat & Biodiversity
40
Water Quality and Consumption : Landscape
44
Reuse , Repurpose & Recycle : Land Care
48
Integrated Pest Management
52
Sustainable Cemetery
58
Engagement , Outreach & Education : Natural History at Mount Auburn Cemetery
64
Materials Management
69