Sustainability Key Performance Indicators | Harvard Medical School

We are committed to integrating sustainability into all aspects of our operations at HMS. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are important tools in this effort, helping us measure progress, plan future projects, and maintain transparency and accountability to the HMS community. For a more comprehensive picture of our sustainability efforts, including specific project details and long-term trends, please refer to our annual sustainability report or the charts below.

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Total Energy Consumption
2006 โ†’ 2022
-26%
Decrease in overall energy used
Native unit: kBTU
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Total Emissions
2006 โ†’ 2022
-32%
Decrease in overall emissions
Native unit: MTCDE
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Emissions Intensity
2006 โ†’ 2022
-33%
Reduction in emissions per square foot
Native unit: kgCOโ‚‚e/sf
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Energy Use Intensity
2006 โ†’ 2022
-28%
Reduction in energy used per square foot
Native unit: kBTU/sf
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Total Water Consumption
2010 โ†’ 2022
-43%
Decrease in total water used
Native unit: cf
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Lab Water Use Intensity
2010 โ†’ 2022
-25%
Reduction in lab water use per sq. ft.
Native unit: cf/sf
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EV Charging Energy
CY22 โ†’ CY23
+50%
Increase in charging energy
Native unit: kWh
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Pipette Tip Boxes Recycled
CY22 โ†’ CY23
+22%
Increase in recycling volume
Native unit: lbs

Detailed Charts

Select the categories below for a closer look at some of our metrics.

Emissions

Energy

Water

Waste