Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals

# EDG Entities Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosure

## Company Overview
EDG Entities is a facilities support and maintenance firm specializing in federal government contracts, with a particular focus on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. Based in Los Angeles County, California, the company operates a lean, technology-enabled business model with 4 employees working remotely to deliver comprehensive facility management services.

## Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (Estimated for Fiscal Year 2024)

### Methodology
This greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory has been prepared in accordance with the **Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard**, developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The inventory includes all three scopes of emissions as defined by the GHG Protocol.

### Organizational Boundaries
- **Approach**: Operational Control
- **Entities Included**: All operations under EDG Entities, including EDG Contractors
- **Geographic Scope**: California-based operations with remote workforce

### Emissions Inventory

#### Scope 1: Direct GHG Emissions
**Total Scope 1: 12.8 metric tons CO2e**

Sources:
- **Fleet Vehicles** (10.4 metric tons CO2e)
  - 2 service vehicles
  - Estimated 12,000 miles/year each (24,000 total)
  - Fuel consumption: ~1,000 gallons gasoline annually
- **Office Heating/Cooling** (2.4 metric tons CO2e)
  - Natural gas heating for 450 sq ft office space
  - Estimated 4,800 therms annually

#### Scope 2: Indirect GHG Emissions from Purchased Electricity
**Total Scope 2: 1.8 metric tons CO2e**

Sources:
- **Office Equipment Electricity** (1.8 metric tons CO2e)
  - 850W PC running 8 hours/day, 250 days/year = 1,700 kWh
  - Two 49" monitors (125W each) = 500 kWh
  - Office cooling (450 sq ft) = 2,900 kWh
  - Total: ~5,100 kWh annually
  - California grid emission factor: 0.353 metric tons CO2e/MWh

#### Scope 3: Other Indirect GHG Emissions
**Total Scope 3: 2.9 metric tons CO2e**

Major categories:
- **Business Travel - Air** (1.6 metric tons CO2e)
  - 2 round-trip flights per year (estimated cross-country)
- **Business Travel - Ground** (0.3 metric tons CO2e)
  - 600 miles driving annually
- **Purchased Goods & Services** (0.7 metric tons CO2e)
  - IT equipment, software subscriptions, office supplies
- **Waste Generated in Operations** (0.3 metric tons CO2e)
  - Minimal electronic waste and office materials
- **Employee Commuting** (0 metric tons CO2e)
  - All 4 employees work from home

### Total GHG Emissions
**Total Corporate GHG Emissions: 17.5 metric tons CO2e**

### Emissions Intensity Metrics
- **Per Employee**: 4.4 metric tons CO2e/employee (based on 4 employees)
- **Per Square Foot**: 0.039 metric tons CO2e/sq ft of office space

## Quantitative Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goal

### Science-Based Target
EDG Entities commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions **50% by 2030** from a 2024 base year, in line with a 1.5°C warming scenario as outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative.

### Specific Reduction Targets

#### Short-Term (2025-2027)
- **20% absolute reduction** in combined Scope 1 & 2 emissions
- Transition 1 fleet vehicle to electric/hybrid
- Implement energy-efficient computing practices

#### Medium-Term (2028-2030)
- **50% absolute reduction** in combined Scope 1 & 2 emissions from 2024 baseline
- Transition both fleet vehicles to zero-emission alternatives
- Source 100% renewable electricity for office operations
- Upgrade to energy-efficient HVAC system

#### Long-Term Vision (2031-2050)
- Achieve **net-zero emissions** across all scopes by 2045
- 100% zero-emission fleet
- Carbon-neutral business travel through offsets
- Engage suppliers for low-carbon alternatives

### Implementation Strategy
1. **Fleet Modernization**: Replace one vehicle by 2026, second by 2029 with electric alternatives
2. **Energy Efficiency**: 
   - Upgrade to ENERGY STAR certified equipment
   - Implement smart thermostat and LED lighting
   - Optimize computer power management settings
3. **Renewable Energy**: Purchase 100% renewable electricity through utility green power program
4. **Business Travel**: 
   - Prioritize virtual meetings
   - Offset remaining air travel emissions
5. **Digital-First Operations**: Continue paperless operations and cloud-based systems

### Monitoring and Reporting
- Annual GHG inventory updates following GHG Protocol standards
- Semi-annual progress reviews against targets
- Public disclosure of emissions and progress on company website annually

## Disclosure Statement for RFQ Response

**(1)** EDG Entities ☑️ **does** publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard on our company website at www.edgentities.com/sustainability [to be published].

**(2)** EDG Entities ☑️ **does** publicly disclose a quantitative greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal, committing to a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2024 baseline, with a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.

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*This disclosure has been prepared following the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.*

*Note: As a small business with minimal direct operations, EDG Entities demonstrates environmental leadership through our lean operational model, remote workforce, and commitment to continuous improvement in our environmental performance.*