Action #3: Establish ROADMAP to achieve net zero by 2030 at 50% and by 2050 at 100%.
Roadmapping to net zero is the strategic process of developing a detailed, actionable plan to achieve a state where greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to as close to zero as possible, with any residual emissions offset by equivalent removals.  typically by 2050. 

It involves setting clear milestones, identifying key technologies (like renewable energy and carbon capture), implementing policy measures (such as carbon pricing), and fostering cross-sector collaboration to decarbonize industries, transportation, and energy systems. The roadmap prioritizes short-term actions, like energy efficiency improvements, alongside long-term innovations, ensuring alignment with global climate goals like the Paris Agreement while adapting to local economic and social contexts.

Roadmapping to net zero for a K-12 school involves creating a strategic plan to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable practices, aligning with global climate goals like achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This process requires assessing the school’s carbon footprint, setting measurable reduction targets, and integrating actions such as upgrading to energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, installing solar panels, promoting waste reduction, and incorporating sustainability into the curriculum to educate students. 

Our school is giving strong consideration to forming a sustainability committee with staff, students, and parents to conduct an energy audit, prioritize low-cost measures like LED lighting, seek grants for renewable energy projects, and partner with local environmental organizations for support. These steps will reduce emissions, lower operational costs, and position the school as a community leader in climate action while fostering an eco-conscious culture among students.